Radical reform at last?

Masterplan Framework document to deliver around 950 new homes, 250 specialist elderly dwellings, together with a neighbourhood centre, site for a primary school and a Travelling Show-persons site, all set within a mature landscape setting adjacent to and integrated with the existing village.

In December 2022, the UK Government released a consultation document proposing changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).  You can read our summary response to this consultation here.

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

DLA is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Benstead to the role of Planner. This recognition is a result of Emily achieving Chartered Member status with the RTPI and her noteworthy work as an Assistant Planner.

Planning policy and practice is falling apart.

Houlton School wins the RTPI Award for Planning Excellence for ‘Excellence in Planning for Heritage and Culture’

David Lock Associates is delighted to be working with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (part of UK Research and Innovation) on a series of exciting development plans, which are helping to facilitate world-leading research.

We are looking for enthusiastic, bright and committed graduate planners to join our leading spatial planning practice next summer.

David Lock Associates is delighted to announce several new appointments following a recent recruitment drive, and promotions from earlier this year.

David Lock Associates recently secured full planning permission for three flexible B2/B8 units at Prospero Ansty Business Park in Rugby Borough, which would deliver a combined floorspace of over 50,000 sq.m.