Services

Knowledge and expertise - we will help you get the planning permission for your home improvement, project, or business development. We can contribute in the following ways:
  • Advice, preparation and submission of planning applications
  • Appeals and Local Reviews against planning permission refusal
  • Advice on development opportunities through site appraisals and feasibility studies
  • Representing your interests through objections, public inquiries and hearings
  • Policy research
  • Public consultation 
  • Enforcement notices
  • Certificates of lawfulness
  • Development plan representations

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is the UK's leading professional body for planning and the largest planning institute in Europe with over 24,000 members. The RTPI is the only planning institute to award charter status to its members.  They provide useful advice on appointing a planning consultant:

"Planning is not a protected profession. Make sure you hire the right person for the right project. Anyone, from architects and surveyors to home improvement companies will claim to offer planning services. By hiring a Chartered Town Planner, you will get the very best advice, ‘quality assured’ by the RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute).

Chartered Town Planners are able to use MRTPI after their name to denote their status and:
    • Have the highest standards in education and practice
    • Are accountable to an independent code of professional conduct
Planning consultants work with their clients, stakeholders and planning authorities. Our knowledge and expertise will help you get the planning permission for your home improvement, project, or business development."

We are proud to be a Chartered Town Planning Practice and are listed on the RTPI online directory of planning consultants.


Acquisition and Existing Properties

  • Planning and development opportunity appraisals
  • Due diligence on existing obligations and conditions
  • Site and portfolio reviews, identifying planning prospects to maintain or enhance value

Pre-application

  • Advice on strategy
  • Scoping, including project team management
  • Community consultation
  • Stakeholder consultation
  • Processing agreements

Planning Applications

  • Submission/management of applications
  • Supporting statements
  • Negotiation with Councils, statutory bodies and third parties

Planning Appeals & Local Reviews

  • Advice on strategy
  • Written submissions
  • Hearings
  • Inquiries
  • Expert witness

Post Planning Permission

  • Section 75/106 advice
  • Discharging conditions
  • Varying conditions/consents

FAQs

In what areas do you provide service?

We provide planning consultancy services throughout the UK.

What type of projects do you provide services for?

Our professional services cover a wide range of sectors but includes services from the individual householder up to the largest commercial organisations.

What is the process?

Contact us with your initial query and we will assess how we can help. If we can assist we will formalise our service with you prior to commencing work with a fee proposal and our terms of engagement.

Is planning approval guaranteed?

Planning approval cannot be guaranteed and is subject to a large number of variables. We endeavour to provide you with professional advice that makes the best case for your proposal.
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