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Appraisals & Feasibility Studies

When a client is considering purchasing or developing property we are trusted to provide advice on planning prospects, particularly around development plan allocations. Those with major land holdings and portfolios come to DPP for planning audits and strategies that include development and dispo...

Carbon management

Energy efficiency is a key performance indicator in the sustainability agenda. We have expertise in energy efficiency and strategies, encompassing carbon footprinting and energy statements. Recognising that the future of energy relies on both fossil fuels and renew...

Community & stakeholders engagement

The planning process places ever more importance on consultation and evidence that it has been carried out and that due consideration has been given to public opinion. DPP offers expertise on strategies programmes for community and stakeholder engagement. We organise exhibitions and direct the a...

Conservation areas & townscape assessment

DPP Heritage & Design prepare character appraisals and assessments of conservation areas for both local planning authorities and clients who propose change, including large-scale urban regeneration projects, to identify their special character and appearance. Our experience in boundary review, r...

Development plans & regional guidance

This area is where our clients’ success and ROI can be greatly influenced. We examine changes and make representations on behalf of our clients to draft plans and policy and make representations to development plan inquiries and examinations-in-public. We are expert in drafting formal and inform...

Energy Statements

While climate change continues to be the subject of hot debate in the media, at DPP we continue with our work in assessing the real issues around the subject. We carry out risk assessments for our clients, leading to climate change strategies and statements. Training plays a key role in ensuring tha...

Enforcement

DPP is expert in the handling of enforcement and similar notices. If required we can prepare appeals against them.

Environmental consulting

We act in a consulting role for clients who need advice on environmental management issues. This can include supply chain management – vital for sustainable development and training in the environment and sustainability.

BROWSE F - M

Graphic services

DPP Graphics is the name of our in-house graphic design studios. We can produce digitally generated maps and diagrams and incorporate them in a wide range of media. Our digital services include photographic and graphic editing, scanning and printing. This means that we are able to present our cl...

Heritage & Design

Working in conservation areas, on listed buildings or on regeneration projects demands the expertise and experience of our heritage and design team. Heritage protection affects around one third of all planning applications, and the link between conservation and sustainability is now recognised.We ha...

Historic landscapes, battlefields & registered parks & gardens

The historic landscape is recognised by a number of designations and often provides the setting for other heritage assets. We have experience of landscape characterisation work and the promotion of change made in light of an understanding of historic landscape interest.Registered parks or gardens of...

Information resources & services

DPP maintains a fully resourced library and information service. Not only do we research trends, legislation and policy changes, we are equipped to research in depth the planning issues of individual projects.

Listed buildings

DPP Heritage & Design advises on proposals and prepares strategies to alter or extend listed buildings. We prepare applications for listed building consent and supporting heritage statements (comprising statements of significance) to secure permission for works; this includes liaison and negotia...

Locally listed buildings/local buildings of townscape merit etc.

With the greater interest in protection of local heritage assets we are experienced in the assessment of the relative value of buildings in local and regional contexts to support and justify proposals for change. Increased protection and control will be introduced for such buildings, emphasising...

BROWSE N - S

Planning

Our planning service goes far beyond the routine step-by-step process of planning applications and appeals. We consider the bigger picture and establish with our client the right rationale, providing commercially astute strategies and solutions for projects large and small.What current a...

Planning appeals & judicial review

If a refusal is received, or a client is pursuing an application in adverse conditions we can provide advice on the strategy for an appeals process. Not only will we lodge the appeal, we will prepare and present evidence, act as Expert Witness and instruct counsel. The same applies for judicial ...

Planning applications

Planning applications are at the heart of DPP’s services. But there is far more to a successful application than simply filling in forms and submitting plans. We actively promote our clients’ applications by negotiation with the local planning authority, most of whom we know, through our network...

Planning policy

Legislation and policy are in a continuous state of flux. We monitor constantly emerging policies and provide advice as to how they may affect our clients’ operations. We can make representations with regard to policy changes and also help our clients through the complex procedures that may be entai...

Policy & design guidance

DPP Heritage & Design prepares supplementary planning documents for complex sites involving a range of heritage assets to guide future proposals for repair, re-use and development. We are experienced in producing development briefs and strategies for sites and buildings, including Buildings at R...

Project co-ordination

Vital to the success of any project is management and coordination. DPP provides professional project managers who coordinate and programme the team, assembling the right mix of skills from DPP’s extensive resources for the job.

Research & assessment

We underpin our work with sound research on historical and architectural interest and the significance of heritage assets; this helps everyone make the best possible decisions when considering change.We seek to understand the morphology of an area where change is promoted and will explore the inform...

Scheduled ancient monuments & archaeology

DPP Heritage & Design advise on and assess the special historical and archaeological interest of ancient monuments and their settings, the need for consent for works and the preparation of the necessary applications, including liaison with English Heritage, County Archaeologists and other statut...

Strategies

Our commercial acumen and experience combine to create planning and development strategies that bring rewards. From start to finish, we advise our clients on tactics and programming, while bringing to the project a DPP team that exactly meets the needs of the project.

Sustainability

       Sustainability is now at the heart of every project. Energy conservation legislation and market forces have combined and sustainable development is the core principle underpinning planning policy.The Climate Change Bill and greater demands of stakeholders are ensuring that sustainabi...

Sustainable development

Sustainability reaches the heart of every development. But the way in which sustainability is assessed varies, meaning that we need to be expert in a range of measurement systems including BREEAM and LEED, together with the Code for Sustainable Homes.We are trusted advisors at all stages of the deve...

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World heritage sites

World Heritage Sites attract enormous local and national attention and we are experienced in the promotion of proposals affecting them. We know how to asses and advise on their 'outstanding universal interest' and how change is best managed in such an important context.The use of management plans an...