He advises on a wide range of development projects across the residential, commercial and mixed-use sectors, as well as strategic development schemes.
David supports projects from early feasibility and access appraisal through planning submission, negotiation and delivery. He is particularly experienced in responding to highway authority concerns, resolving complex access and transport issues, and providing clear, proportionate advice that focuses on the matters that genuinely influence planning decisions.
David is known for his calm, reassuring and pragmatic approach. He excels at breaking down complex transport issues into clear, understandable advice, helping clients and project teams make informed decisions with confidence. His work is robust, policy-led and evidence-based, while remaining flexible and proportionate to the scale and context of each project.
As Managing Director, David remains closely involved in project delivery. He works collaboratively with clients, planning officers, highway authorities and wider consultant teams, taking ownership of transport matters and ensuring advice is timely, clear and commercially aware. He is a tenacious problem-solver, thriving on navigating challenges and getting projects over the line.
David is a Chartered transport planner and a Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation. He also acts as a Highways and Transport Expert Witness, applying sound professional judgement and a clear understanding of policy and guidance to support appeals and inquiries where required.
David places strong importance on trust, reliability and clear communication, and on building long-term professional relationships. This ethos shapes how Apex works day to day, with a calm, collaborative approach focused on delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.
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