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AIRPORTS

Delivering innovative tech solutions for land referencing and land assembly

Expansion and redevelopment of any airport is going to require both the repurposing and acquisition of land, as well as technical expertise in land assembly and land referencing. The impact on existing operational estate is significant with quick risk identification and mitigation strategies needed throughout.

A project of this scale needs a consultancy that is prepared to spend time with key stakeholders and project partners to understand the programme and deliverables. DM invests in its people, not only in their technical knowledge but also in engagement expertise. We co-locate into our clients’ offices so we can take a hands-on approach.

Our teams are always multi-faceted, and we can offer a single point of contact for all of our areas of expertise, guaranteeing that we deliver as ONETEAM. 

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Working with London Gatwick, the only way to deliver the project was with a DM ONETEAM approach. And, with the support of innovative tech solutions, our team made light work of the DCO deliverables, which included the colossal Book of Reference with more than 29,000 interests.

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Scale of stakeholders

Although all Development Consent Orders (DCOs) have procedural similarities, with Airports there are often considerable additional considerations including the significant number of stakeholders impacted and the recognition that many of the stakeholders are also key partners to the business.

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Having the DM team proved invaluable covering both land referencing and landowner engagement. They integrated seamlessly into the Project and delivered a first-class service. Professional, calm and great attention to detail.

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Our services include

Our sector specialists

Across our areas of expertise, we can offer experienced, qualified professionals who understand the complexities of regulation and compliance.

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Environment & Planning

Allison Pritchard

Director
BEng, BSC

Specialising in leadership across all project stages, excelling in understanding client needs and advising on complex project strategy and delivery

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Geomatics

Tim Donoyou

Associate Director
Degree in Geography, Master in GIS and Chartered Geographer

Specialising in productising geomatics; taking a balanced people, process, technology approach to drive innovation, profitability and sustainable growth

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Land & Property

Ed Higson

Director
BSc (Hons), MRICS

Specialising in energy and major infrastructure, with expertise in strategic land acquisition and DCO project delivery

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Stakeholder Engagement

Beth Motley

Engagement Lead

Specialising in strategic communications, engagement, and consultation campaigns for U&I projects

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Discover how we successfully created Book of Reference, boasting 29,000 interests.

An airport scene showing multiple airplanes parked at gates, including a Yanair flight, and ground service vehicles assisting with luggage at a busy terminal. Case Studies

How we helped London Gatwick unlock the potential of its existing assets to secure consent to bring into routine use its existing northern runway

Discover how we successfully created Book of Reference, boasting 29,000 interests.