Derek Horne & Associates (DH&A) was established in 1992 by Derek Horne who has in excess of 50 years’ experience to draw upon. The company have an exemplary track record in the delivery of developments of all scales and complexities and offer a full range of planning services from application submissions and enforcement matters to development feasibility advice and planning appeals.
The company works closely with experts in all other associated professional disciplines including; architecture, heritage, arboriculture and highways enabling us to tailor a specialist team of professionals to suit your development needs. DH&A can also recommend contractors who can be trusted to deliver your project through to completion.
Our Services- Eian Caws, Barrister
- Jacqui Shilton, Shilton Properties
- Andries Stricker, Director of Zestan Ltd
Derek Horne is CEO of Derek Horne & Associates, having founded the company in 1992. Derek has unrivalled experience in this sector having held positions that include MD of Covell Mathews Wheatly Planning, a nation-wide planning and architectural practice, and prior to that as Chief Planning Officer at Guildford Borough Council.
Derek Horne & Associates (DH&A) is a town and country planning practice, offering a full range of services including planning application submissions, planning appeals and real estate development advice. We work closely with a wide range of professionals with experience in other aspects and project manage development schemes which are tailored to the individual needs and budget of our client.
Oliver re-joined DHA as a Director, and in doing so brings 15+ years of planning and real estate development experience.
Previously Oliver worked as Planning & Development Manager for Affinity Global Real Estate, where he was appointed as advisor to the Executive Chairman. During this appointment Oliver became a director of Regenerate London plc.
During his career Oliver has held positions within local government, for both the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and Waverley Borough Council, working within planning policy, development control and planning enforcement. Oliver holds a Masters Degree in Planning Policy and Practice and an honorary Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate Management.
Denise is the Financial Director and has a substantial financial background spanning over 30 years. She and Derek set up the company in 1992 and Denise oversees all the financial operations and business management.
Denise handles client relations utilising her wealth of experience gained from 25 years of organising private and commercial events which have included attendance by members of our Royal family and President Clinton. Denise was National Chairman of The Lady Taverners from 2008 to 2009 and the first lady Trustee of The Lord’s Taverners. She is also a Dame Chevalier of Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne.