Planning Consultancy

We cover all aspects of the planning process, from pre-application to decision and beyond.

Our focus is on providing clients with strategic advice that allows the best chance of success, while maximising the value of their development opportunity.

Our Services:

Site search, feasibility and appraisal studies

Identify and assess potential development sites; provide advice on appropriate land uses and assess prospects of achieving planning approval

Planning applications

Oversee all aspects of the planning process for any type of application, where necessary manage multi-disciplined teams of experts

Retail Impact Assessment

Advise on retail development proposals in and outside town centre locations

Masterplanning

Provide strategic advice on and management of Masterplan delivery, identify and lead specialist project teams

Expert Witness

Act as Expert Witness at public inquiries, examinations in public, tribunals and court proceedings including judicial reviews

Due diligence

Provide assessments and professional opinion during acquisition and sale of lands and potential development sites

Economics

Provide specialist planning input to support economic appraisals and business cases

Planning Appeals

Advise on all aspects of appeals, prepare Statements of Case, representation at hearings and manage the appeal process

Enforcement

Advise on potential remedies, mitigation measures and appeals and obtain specialist and/or legal input where required.