DLA Town Planning Ltd, a distinguished firm of Chartered Town Planners established in 1989, is proud to announce the opening of a new office in Cambridge
This strategic move not only underscores the firm’s ongoing growth and regional commitment but also follows its recent accolade as Mid-Sized Planning Consultancy of the Year at the RTPI East of England Awards 2025—a fantastic recognition of the team’s impactful work across the region. 
With over three decades of expertise, DLA Town Planning has built a reputation for delivering commercially astute, agile planning solutions across a wide range of projects—from individual dwellings to complex urban extensions. Their services span planning applications, appeals, site appraisals, strategic planning, and heritage assessments, working across commercial, educational, and leisure developments.
The next step in DLA’s expansion
The expansion into Cambridge positions DLA at the heart of one of the UK’s most dynamic planning landscapes. The city’s rapid growth and focus on sustainable development, as highlighted in the evolving Greater Cambridge Local Plan, make it a prime location for DLA to support and shape future planning initiatives.
Mike Lake, managing director at DLA Town Planning Ltd, said: “Cambridge is a natural next step for our continued growth. At DLA, we provide pragmatic, commercially-minded planning advice and our presence here allows us to deepen engagement with local authorities and stakeholders. Being named Mid-Sized Planning Consultancy of the Year at the recent RTPI Awards, further validates the strength and dedication of our team. We’re proud to bring that excellence to Cambridge at a time of such exciting change.”
The new office will enable DLA to offer more localised expertise and closer collaboration with clients and communities, ensuring faster, more tailored planning outcomes across the region.
