Keri A Dobson-Grey BA (Hons) PG Dip PVM FRICS, Managing Director
Keri is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Expert Witness. She is an RICS registered valuer specialising in land, residential and commercial real estate brokerage & consultancy. She qualified in 1998. She established Dobson-Grey in 2007 following extensive experience with international consultancy firms and national housebuilders.
She can provide advice and support on RICS Red Book valuations, land, planning, investment, project and development management.
She supports clients from land identification, land contract and lease negotiations. Planning support, investment review, funding, overseeing design, optimisation of land use/value and cost management for healthcare, education and residential sectors. She supports clients with co-ordination and recommendation of other professional advisors to support the effective delivery of their investments.
She has acted as Expert Witness and Joint Single Valuation Expert for London, Coventry, Birmingham and Warwick Family Courts. As Expert Witness for the Claimant in Birmingham High Court for Wilberforce Chambers. The case, Takhar v Gracefield, involved forgery, undue influence and resulting trust. A key element of the case was determining the value of the properties at various points in time. Keri Dobson FRICS played a vital role in this process.
Judge Tindal declared that it was "the most complex case" of his career. Of the case Judge Tindal commented that it was "..perhaps the most complex case of my career". He stated: "there is no doubt about Ms. Dobson’s expertise …and body of knowledge underpinning it; and I would add she was plainly impartial and trying to assist the Court, especially in her oral evidence."
The judge accepted Ms. Dobson's "pre-works" valuations for the properties. These valuations formed a crucial basis for the court's calculations of damages and financial remedies awarded to the Claimant.
Trustee for Municipal Charities of Stratford upon Avon, Former Trustee of Heart of England Mencap.
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Darren Grey CMIOSH, Health & Safety Director
Darren has been with Dobson-Grey since 2009, and brings over 25 years of experience in UK health and safety and construction to the company. He is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH).
As Director and Principal Consultant, Darren oversees the delivery of comprehensive health and safety consultancy and training services, acting as the primary point of contact for clients. He specialises in providing practical, compliant solutions to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various sectors.
Darren is a qualified CDM Practitioner, with extensive experience in managing Construction (Design and Management) Regulations compliance for both public and private sector projects. His understanding of CDM is rooted in direct experience, including a period with HSE Information Services during the introduction of the 1994 CDM Regulations, where he provided guidance and training to industry professionals. He also gained practical enforcement experience at a Caerphilly County Borough Council providing insight into regulatory application.
His project portfolio encompasses a wide range of significant construction and development projects, including large-scale local authority regeneration schemes, numerous new build educational facilities, diverse residential developments, and complex commercial builds. These projects have ranged in value from £100,000 to £100 million, and Darren has held key roles such as CDM Co-ordinator, Client Advisor, and Principal Designer. He has supported projects for a number of national and international construction and development companies.
His approach is grounded in a thorough understanding of UK health and safety legislation and a commitment to providing clear, pragmatic advice. He focuses on delivering effective solutions that enable clients to meet their legal obligations and manage risk effectively.
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Justine Holt, Executive Assistant to Managing Director
Justine is the Executive Assistant to Keri Dobson, Managing Director, and provides essential process management and coordination for Dobson Grey's agency, valuation, project management, and planning consultancy teams. With over 11 years of experience in the land and development sector Justine is well equipped with a deep understanding of project lifecycles, from initial conception to final handover and management. Notably, she has contributed to the success of Grade I and II listed developments, and has experience across land, residential, healthcare, education and commercial projects.
Justine is dedicated to ensuring Dobson Grey delivers on its promise of exceptional customer service, prioritising care, commitment, and consistency.
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Tamasine Swan BSc MA MRTPI, Planning Associate
Tamasine joined Dobson Grey from her previous Local Government role in 2021. She is a Chartered Town Planner with over 30 years planning experience. Over the years she has dealt with a wide variety of planning application submissions, listed building and Conservation Area matters, change of use proposals, the negotiation of legal agreements, caravan cases and issues relating to planning conditions. She has also been involved with a range of appeal cases and acted as the principal planning witness at many Informal Hearings and Public Inquiries.
Since joining Dobson Grey Tamasine has provided planning advice and support, both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to a variety of clients nationwide. Her work has involved a diverse range of both large and small scale projects including:
- Planning consultancy role for the principal contractor appointed by the Department for Education in relation to a number of large-scale school redevelopment projects. Preparation and submission of associated planning applications and subsequent details required to discharge relevant planning conditions. Several planning permissions granted with others ongoing.
- Review of commercial client’s property portfolio with complex and incomplete planning history and submission of multiple planning and lawful development certificate applications to regularise planning position.
- Planning appraisals and provision of planning development strategies for commercial, residential and leisure-related sites.
- Planning application and listed building consent applications (local and national).
- Class Q agricultural to residential change of use approval.
- Advertisement consent, S73 and change of use applications.
- Successful planning and listed building appeals for development within the grounds of historic dwelling in village location and successful planning appeal for alterations to dwelling in open countryside.
- Drafting of detailed objections to a housing proposal on behalf of a neighbour - application subsequently refused.
- Site promotion submissions through the local plan process.
- Pre-application advice submissions and meetings.
- Attendance at multiple public consultation events on behalf of clients ahead of planning application submissions.
Outside the workplace Tamasine is a Trustee of TOFS, a charity dedicated to supporting the lives of those born with tracheo-oesophageal fistula and/or oesophageal atresia, rare congenital conditions affecting the formation of the oesophagus.
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Julia Day BA (Hons), Dip TP, MRTPI, MBA, Planning Associate
Julia is a Chartered Town Planner with over 30 years development management and planning policy experience in both the public and private sector. This experience includes:
- Coordination and submission of all manner of pre-applications, planning applications & appeals, permission in principle, prior notification, certificates of lawful existing or proposed uses, and enforcement matters & appeals. Including Sec 73 applications, discharge of conditions, and non-material amendment applications.
- Listed building consents.
- Advising on permitted development rights and prior approval submissions.
- Planning appraisals and planning development strategies.
- Advising on land promotion and representation to emerging development plans and policies.
Before joining Dobson Grey in 2025 Julia advised on and was successful in securing a wide variety of planning approvals for a number of private clients and businesses. Examples include : children’s day nursery, agricultural buildings, change of use to vet practice, holiday lets, various approvals for self-build and market dwellings, installation of solar panels serving holiday park, Class Q submissions for change of use of agricultural to dwelling(s).
Every property and site comes with its own unique characteristics and Julia has a keen understanding of the planning issues that can arise for different development proposals. For example development in green belt, or national landscapes (previously known as AONB) will be subject to different planning policy constraints than in the open countryside, in a village or town, or next to heritage assets such as listed buildings or sites within a conservation area. She is well used to identifying the necessary reports or assessments for any particular planning project and will work with other professionals to ensure the planning submission provides the best case for a successful outcome.
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Charlotte Handcock, Trainee Planner, BA (Hons)
Charlotte joined Dobson Grey in September 2023. She completed her business administration apprenticeship within the planning department in January 2025 where she received a distinction after completing her History and Politics Degree at the University of Sheffield in 2023.
During her time at Dobson Grey Charlotte has contributed to a diverse range of projects, with a particular focus on educational and residential developments. She has provided advice on the different stages of the planning process and has managed planning applications from preparation to completion. Recently, Charlotte has been assisting the planning department with the preparation, submission and monitoring of multiple school redevelopment planning applications as well as the preparation of the public consultation for these.
Telephone: 01789 298006
Ken Forrest BSc CMIOSH MIFSM, Senior Health & Safety Consultant
Ken joined Dobson-Grey in September 2021 and has over 20 years experience in a variety of Health and Safety roles. A former member of the RAF where he was actively involved in construction and engineering, Ken used his experiences to become a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) and a Member of The Institute of Fire Safety Managers (MIFSM).
Ken has joined Dobson-Grey after 7 successful years working for ELAS as a Lead Consultant where he established himself as a client focused Consultant and the Company's fire safety focal point. Ken has a wide and diverse experience in Health & Safety and Fire Safety having successfully advised a range of private and public sector clients across a range of commercial businesses from nursery education to engineering.
A qualified Fire Risk Assessor and he sees fire safety as a key component of a Company's safety strategy. His goal is to establish strong working relationships with clients so that effective safety measures can be established not only achieving legal compliance but to ensure a safe working environment for employees.
At Dobson-Grey Ken is able to support clients with Health, Safety and Fire advice and guidance, Training, Risk and CoSHH Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments, Gap Analysis, Accident Investigation and Face Fit Testing.
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Ian Tonner MSc PGDip MIFireE Health, Safety and Fire Consultant
Ian joined Dobson-Grey in September 2024 having Served for 30 years as an Operational Fire Officer, working for both Warwickshire and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Services. Ian retired from Gloucestershire as Area Manager heading up the Fire Protection Team, driving the changes and improvements across their Risk Based Inspection Programme, following the introduction of the Fire Safety Act 2021.
Ian has an MSc in Fire Investigation, is qualified to the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety and has leadership and management Post Graduate qualifications gained from Warwick University. Ian has given expert witness evidence in Crown and Magistrates Court for criminal Arson cases and was seconded to Warwickshire Police for 3 years during his Fire Service career to work alongside CID and Response on various Arson and criminal investigations.
Ian is also a Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers, and has been an active National and International exam marker for them since 2014.
As an experienced former Fire Officer Ian’s insight, experience and knowledge is an excellent addition to our Health and Safety team adding to all our fire safety functions linking directly to the company's safety strategy.
At Dobson-Grey Ian is able to support clients with Health, Safety and Fire advice and guidance, Training, Fire Risk Assessments, and detailed investigation into the origin and cause of accidents in the workplace.
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Joanna Skwarek, SHEQ and CDM Programme Manager
Joanna is an experienced Administrator / Coordinator with previous experience within varied industries, including Construction and Real Estate. She is a graduate of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland.
Over the last couple of years, she has supported multiple projects within the commercial sector for a Principal Contractor, ranging from smaller refurbishments to brand new car showrooms and industrial units.
Jo assists in coordination and delivery of Health & Safety for national private and public sector clients.
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Lauren Overbosch, General Administrator and Document Controller
Lauren has over 14 years of experience as an Administrator, including 5 years of specialised experience in the Property sector. She is adept in roles requiring exceptional customer service and comprehensive support, demonstrating a commitment to delivering outstanding assistance and cultivating positive client relationships.
Lauren, an experienced professional with a 9-year background in operations and business management, joined the Dobson-Grey team in February 2025. Her experience in these areas will likely provide insights to her new role.
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Oliver Sutton, Graduate Surveyor
Oliver is a recent Planning and Property Development BSc graduate currently working within the Land and Development team at Dobson Grey. As part of his degree, he undertook a years placement role within the telecommunications industry working within asset management. Within the property industry, he also had experience as a Planning Enforcement Officer at Local Authority level before joining the team at Dobson Grey.
Oliver works closely alongside Keri as a land agent carrying out valuations, planning research, site searches and development appraisals.
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Harry Bennett, Apprentice Surveyor
Harry is an Apprentice Surveyor supporting the Professional Services Team and works closely alongside Keri assisting with valuations, agency deals, site searches and town planning. Harry is currently enrolled on an apprenticeship programme with the University College of Estate Management working towards a degree in Real Estate Management with a focus on Valuation. Harry is also a Student Member of the RICS.
Harry's previous experience has involved working within a global Civil Engineering company, producing technical drawings using 2D and 3D systems for large scale projects.
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