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Gareth is possibly the most commercially astute and knowledgeable planning consultant I have had the pleasure of working. He has the ability to lead on the strategic issues whilst guiding the detail of the technical issues arising across the various disciplines. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gareth’s services on any development project.

Faith has provided us with a full planning service for a number of years, achieving planning permission on a number of challenging and complex schemes. Faith provides us with general planning advice across our sites from strategic advice, to applications and post planning work. I would fully recommend Faith and DPP; they are commercial, conscientious and provide sound planning advice.

We have worked with Michelle on a major food store scheme where she delivered a consent and successfully dealt with many problem issues presented by the Local Planning Authority. Her service levels are exemplary and her advice is always strategic, commercially driven and cuts to the chase. We have since instructed Michelle on several other schemes and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

John is resourceful, shrewd and the most avant-garde planning consultant I have ever worked with.  He has the knowledge and ability to subtly and skilfully guide major development projects to the desired end.  I would recommend him to any developer.

Mark Lane provides a thorough and professional service whether obtaining planning permission or promoting land through the Local Plan process and I would recommend their services to any potential house builder or developer.

I have known Bob Robinson for many years – in fact I called him as a witness the first time he gave evidence to a planning inquiry. He identifies the key points in a case in persuasive terms and is steadfast under cross-examination. I rank Bob as one of the best planning witnesses in the country. As a planner he is that rare combination of someone with common sense, an ability to see the wood from the trees, realism and pragmatism; I wholeheartedly recommend him.

This site is ideal as it's in the heart of the local Hindu community and is easily accessible by bus and tube. The playing fields aren't very well used at the moment and there are no changing facilities. We will improve the quality of the sports facilities and making them available for use by local schools and other members of the community.  

DPP provided invaluable advice at bid stage and, once Laing O Rourke was appointed to deliver the Yorkshire batch of Priority Schools, successfully project managed the submission of all 7 planning applications within a 6 week timescale. DPP’s understanding of the planning issues involved and their relationship with the relevant Planning Officers meant that a Resolution to grant planning permission was successfully achieved on all of the sites.  

The University has utilised DPP for planning consultancy professional services for many years that I am aware of, at least since 2002. The services range from making planning applications to more general advice relating to LDF.  

“The Sowerby Bridge initiative is about as complex and difficult a development project as you can find.  DPP were excellent and very professional in how they went about driving and dealing with the planning phases of the project.”