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Policy Considerations for Site Allocations
One of the main purposes of local plans is to allocate sites to deliver strategic priorities. But what is in national policy and guidance...

Robert Hayward
Jul 31, 20231 min read


End of Term Report
As we reach the end of the academic summer term, we’ve taken a look back at some of our activities in helping encourage and inspire the n...

Heather Pugh
Jul 21, 20232 min read


DLA Working Towards Planet Mark Certification
We are proud to announce that we are working with Planet Mark to measure and reduce our carbon footprint, ensuring that we build further ...

Simon Pugh
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Resolution to Grant Bluehayes Community
The new Bluehayes community will consist of 870 additional homes and is a key part of the planned growth for Cranbrook which will take it...

Nick Freer
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Detailed Planning Permission Secured for Baytree Leeds
David Lock Associates (DLA), on behalf of our client Baytree Logistics Development Ltd, has secured detailed planning permission for the ...

Donna Lavender
Jun 28, 20231 min read


David Lock Awarded with Ebenezer Howard Medal
At the TCPA Parliamentary Reception yesterday evening, our founder David Lock, was presented with the Ebenezer Howard Medal which recogni...

Julia Foster
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Active Design Guidance Update Launches
The updated Active Design Guidance was released recently, drafted by DLA on behalf of our clients Sport England.

Joseph Carr
May 24, 20232 min read


Outline Planning Application Submitted for Residential Development at New Eastern Villages
David Lock Associates has recently submitted an Outline Planning Application (OPA) on behalf of Hannick Homes & Developments Ltd for resi...

Daniel West
May 16, 20232 min read


DLA Named on Homes England Framework Panel
Homes England, has named David Lock Associates as one of 10 suppliers on Lot 2 of the Development and Regeneration Technical Services (DA...

Alexandra Perry
May 4, 20232 min read


Great Leighs, Chelmsford City Council, Essex - Strategic Growth Site
Masterplan Framework document to deliver around 950 new homes, 250 specialist elderly dwellings, together with a neighbourhood centre, si...

Simon Pugh
Mar 15, 20232 min read


Proposed Reforms to the NPPF, Summary Response
In December 2022, the UK Government released a consultation document proposing changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). ...

Nick Freer
Mar 7, 20231 min read


Project Skyway
David Lock on why we need to talk about a proposed long-distance network of drone based delivery ‘superhighways.’

David Lock
Feb 21, 20231 min read
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