About Us

PHD represent a wide variety of clients ranging from Local Planning Authorities, house builders, developers, land owners, prospective purchasers, businesses, residents associations, third parties and householders. We also advise and represent a number of local planning authorities and parish councils in respect of planning applications, appeals, residential development and complex enforcement matters.

Established in 1995

Phillip Hughes established PHD Chartered Town Planners in 1995. He worked in local government planning for 10 years gaining substantial experience of both Planning Policy and Development Control. He has a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Town and Country Planning (BA[Hons]) and has been a corporate member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) since 1990. As well as a Professional Certificate in Management Practice (Cert.Mgt.) and a Diploma in Management Science (Dip Man) he is also a member of the Institute of Management (MIMgt.) and the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) and is an affiliate member of the Royal Institute of British Architects.