Opinion

A ‘Tower Crane Index’ undertaken by DPP Planning suggests that construction activity in Leeds city centre is at the highest level since 2007. The visual survey undertaken across the city at the [...]

With Michael Gove returning as housing secretary, Mark Lane, Director at DPP has spoken to Housebuilder Magazine about the government’s need to reconsider its position on the issues [...]

Michelle Davies, Head of Education and Director DPP Planning outlines how the education sector can have a pivotal role to play in the levelling up of key regions of the UK, including the [...]

DPP is calling for local planning authorities (LPA’s) to have more awareness of the need to meet the government’s ‘Project Speed’ planning targets for public service infrastructure. Project [...]

Watch Director, Michelle Davies, discuss the important role DPP is playing in delivering SEN schools across the UK and the specific challenges such projects bring to the planning process. 

DPP has a track record of delivering energy infrastructure projects as well as advising developer clients on the requirements to promote energy efficient developments.  The requirements of the [...]

Director and Head of Education at DPP, Michelle Davies has taken part in a Recognition PR’s TEA BREAK CHAT with Lee Powell of GMi, discussing the Government’s school development [...]

Director and Head of Education, Michelle Davies sets out her views on the opportunity for modular construction to assist in delivering school places. “Modular construction has to be an [...]

Director, Bob Robison sets out his thoughts on the much-hyped Planning White Paper. “I must confess that having seen the press briefing last weekend I was expecting to find this a [...]

Following the publication last week of the Government White Paper – Planning for the Future, and a separate consultation document on changes to the current planning system, Director Mark [...]