MSc, Dip TP, MRTPI

Mike brings nearly three decades of experience in both public and private sector planning, supporting clients across the development spectrum with clear, commercially grounded advice and strategic planning leadership.

As a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI), his career has spanned senior planning roles in Local Authorities and consultancy work on behalf of major house builders, developers, landowners, and public sector bodies. He has successfully led the planning process for significant residential and mixed-use developments across St Albans, Central Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, North Hertfordshire, Hertsmere, and Welwyn Garden City—from strategic land promotion to detailed planning applications and appeals.

At DLA, he heads a team of experienced planners working across the south and east of England, with recent expansion into Cambridgeshire and Essex. Our firm is known for its commercial acumen, agile problem-solving, and deep connections within local planning authorities—an advantage that consistently helps unlock challenging sites and move projects forward.

We work closely with clients to develop tailored planning strategies that are both realistic and results-driven. Whether supporting large-scale housing schemes, urban infill sites, commercial developments or proposals involving heritage sensitivities, we provide clarity, confidence, and a route to consent.