The Planning Application Process

For information regaring the need for planning permission, we recommend that you visit the Planning Portal, which contains a wealth of information and an easy-to-use utility that shows whether planning permission is required. If you require more technical advice, please contact one of the team, who will be pleased to advise you.

Feasibility Studies

Often we are approached by clients seeking professional advice with regard to the development potential of their site. We can pinpoint the planning constraints and advise on your best approach to achieving a successful outcome – all set out in a comprehensive report format. Please contact one of our planning consultants for further information on this service.

Applications

Our team have the capability, skill and experience to prepare and submit whatever type of planning application you need. Many applications require thorough pre-application consultation with local authorities and the community and we are adept at understanding your brief during these initial discussions.

Complex proposals sometimes necessitate the need for a team of professional individuals to be brought together and we can project manage multi-disciplined teams in order to obtain your desired planning consent. A professionally produced Design & Access Statement forms the backbone of most successful applications and our planning team is highly skilled and experienced in drafting robust and site specific Design & Access Statements which address all of the critical planning issues to your site.

Your application may be determined by the Planning/Development Control Committee of your local authority and we are highly experienced at making deputations in support of your application at this stage of the process.

Some applications require significant legal input and our in-house team of planning solicitors provide you with a one-stop shop should you require expert advice on matters such as Certificates of Lawful Use or complex Section 106 agreements.