Our People

Hannah Barter, BA (Hons), Dip T&CP, MAUD, MRTPI

Hannah Barter is Managing Director and Partner of D2H Land Planning Development and has more than 20 years’ experience, including negotiating the development management process and delivery of complex projects. She is also a Director/Partner of Urban Vision Enterprise and Advantage Creative board member. Former roles include Project Development Coordinator with Urban Vision North Staffordshire, Building Manager of Mitchell Arts Centre, Chair of the RTPI West Midlands Urban Design Forum and a Planning Officer with Rutland County Council and Lichfield District Council.

Dave Chetwyn MA, MRTPI, IHBC, FIoL, FRSA

Dave Chetwyn is a director/partner of D2H and has more than 30 years’ experience working in planning and regeneration, across the sectors, including national and UK level roles. He is also Managing Director/Partner of Urban Vision Enterprise and a Design Council Expert. Former roles include High Street Task Force Expert, Chair of the Board of the National Planning Forum, Head of Planning Aid England, Chair of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation, Chair of the Historic Towns Forum and Associate of the Consultation Institute.

Chris Smyton, MA, MRTPI

Chris Smyton is Planning Manager with D2H Land Planning Development and has more than 24 years’ experience working in planning, including a former role as Team Manager (Development Management) with Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Other previous roles include Development Officer for Richard Ellis International Property Consultants, Senior Research Analyst with Applied Property Research (London Office), and Research Assistant with Manchester Metropolitan University.

Caron Colbert, BA (Hons)

Caron Colbert is the Finance and Project Manager for D2H Land Planning Development and has over 30 years’ experience in financial management and project delivery. Previous roles include Finance and Office Manager for Urban Vision North Staffordshire. Current roles also include project and finance manager for UVE CIC and UVE Planning.

Dr. Len Gibbs, PhD, MBA

Len Gibbs is an Associate of D2H and is also involved in housing research and teaching at the University of Manchester. He specialises in housing markets and social housing. Former roles include Chief Executive of EPIC Housing Association, Assistant Director of Housing for Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Chair of Sandwell Homes. He holds a degree in Economics, an MBA and a PhD in rental investment decision-making dynamics.