Frequently Asked Questions

HD Planning & Design Ltd was founded in August 2023 by partners Adrian Huckson and Ian Dryhurst, who worked together for over 20 years with an established property developer before starting their own practice. Based at 9 Hope Street, St Helier, Jersey, the company was created from a shared commitment to delivering coordinated, cost-effective, and high-quality design across both residential and commercial projects.

We offer a multi-disciplinary, turnkey approach - providing planning, architecture, building services, and structural engineering under one roof. This coordinated way of working reduces risk, avoids delays, and ensures projects are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest standards.

We provide planning consultancy, architectural design, building services design, and structural engineering. Our services cover the full project lifecycle from initial feasibility through to construction, handover, and occupation.

We are based in St Helier, Jersey, and specialise in projects across the Channel Islands. With over 20 years of combined local experience we have extensive knowledge of Jersey's planning system, regulations, and construction environment.

Yes - we deliver both residential and commercial buildings, from private homes and housing schemes to major commercial and mixed-use developments. Our team has experience across a wide variety of building types and scales.

Absolutely. With over 20 years of experience in the Jersey planning system, we can advise on policy compliance, undertake feasibility studies, identify risks, refine proposals, and support you in achieving deliverable planning consents.

Yes - where required, we bring in trusted partners from our network to complement our in-house expertise, ensuring a complete and coordinated service for our clients.

The best way to begin is by contacting our team. We will discuss your goals, review any existing information, and advise on feasibility and next steps. From there we can tailor a service to meet your specific needs.