DHA was founded in 1995 with an ambition to create a practice focused on delivering high-quality residential design and planning solutions for the housebuilding industry.

From its early years, the practice established a reputation for combining creative design with a strong commercial understanding of development. This approach enabled DHA to grow steadily, building long-standing relationships with housebuilders, developers and land promoters across the UK.

As the company evolved, its focus remained firmly on helping clients maximise the potential of their sites through thoughtful design, planning expertise and a practical understanding of the residential development process. This commitment to quality and service has seen DHA become a trusted partner to many of the nation's leading housebuilders.

Today, under the leadership of Managing Director Steve Mitchell and as part of the STAT Group, DHA is building on this strong heritage while continuing to evolve for the future. The principles that have shaped the practice for more than 30 years remain at its heart: delivering exceptional design, providing trusted advice and achieving the best possible outcomes for every client.

As part of the STAT Group, DHA is connected to a wider network of specialist consultancies across the built environment.

This gives our clients access to complementary expertise in areas such as landscape architecture, ecology, arboriculture, planning, ground investigation and engineering, helping to identify and address potential challenges from the earliest stages of a project.

By bringing together the right expertise when required, we can provide a more coordinated approach and help clients progress sites with greater confidence.