Geoff is expert in residential planning and large mixed use schemes and leads DPP's dedicated residential team in Bedford. He encourages working closely with architects, legal advisers and PR consultants to offer clients the joined-up service to which he believes they are entitled.

Michelle has been involved in a variety of projects, including retail, commercial, industrial and residential development as planning adviser and, in many cases, project manager. Michelle has considerable experience in public inquiries, development plans, development briefs, planning appraisals and retail & economic assessments.

John Francis John's particular strengths are in major urban developments and regeneration initiatives, project coordination, strategy, policy formulation and masterplanning. He regularly presents evidence to inquiries into planning appeals, recovered applications and development plans. He has more than 24 years' experience as a highly professional planner.

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• Salford Central, Greater Manchester
• Planning for football stadia

Bob has developed an expertise in handling mixed use regeneration projects, as well as retail schemes for regional developers in the north and northeast of England. He also advises industrial clients on their expansion programmes and disposal of surplus land holdings.

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• Huddersfield Sports Centre
• DCLG Statement
• Planning for Localism - and so it begins...
• Power to the 'hood?

Gary’s 26 years of experience includes preparation of retail capacity and impact assessments and co-ordination of environmental impact assessments for major schemes in Wales and the southwest of England. He also represents clients at planning inquiries and hearings. 

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• Retail Development, Landrindod Wells
• St Mellons, Cardiff
• England charges further ahead of Wales in planning for sustainable economic growth
• Planning for a sustainable property sector

Tony heads up the Dublin office; he offers no-nonsense planning advice and believes clients should never need to chase for information. Tony has a clear vision of what he wants to deliver to his clients, and he does this throughout Ireland.

Mark’s particular expertise lies in providing both strategic and planning advice together with project management. Experienced in major developments and portfolios he has an eye for identifying and realising projects that add real value to his clients’ property assets.

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• A More Flexible Planning System?

Nigel places high importance on understanding client’s requirements, resulting in a successful track record of translating these into positive planning outcomes for a range of complex schemes. Nigel’s excellent understanding of policy and strategy, combined with strong negotiation skills underpin his solution led approach. He successfully provides expert witness at planning inquiries and LDF examinations.

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• Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough
• Chesterfield - Retail, Office and Football Stadium Development
• Planning for football stadia