Town Planning

Planning can often feel complex, but we’re here to provide clear, practical guidance at every stage. We simplify policies, regulations and technical details to help identify the most appropriate approach for each project.

We’re well-versed in every clause of the 1990 Town and Country Planning Act. Our town planning consultants support landowners, developers and private clients across a wide range of projects, from agricultural buildings and Class Q conversion schemes through to major infrastructure and new communities.

Supporting You From Advice to Approval

The planning process is not always straightforward. Different routes apply depending on your project, and choosing the right one can help save both time and cost.

Our planning application advice covers:

– Planning applications
– Prior notification for agricultural and rural development
– Class Q conversion
– Changes of use under permitted development
– Extensions and alterations without full planning permission
– Early-stage pre-planning advice

We help you choose the right approach and manage every stage, from initial advice through to approval and discharge of conditions.

Planning Applications and Alternative Routes

While planning applications are a key part of what we do, they are not always required.

In some cases, prior notification can offer a more efficient route, particularly for agricultural development. For barn conversions, a Class Q conversion can allow a change of use without a full application, subject to conditions.

Our town planning consultants assess your project and advise on the most suitable route, helping you follow the correct process and avoid unnecessary delays.

If your project progresses to a refusal, we can also support you through planning appeals.

Maximising the Value of Your Land

Town planning is about more than securing planning permission. It is about understanding the potential of your land and making informed decisions about its future.

If you have a larger site or long-term plans, we can promote your land through the local plan process. This includes putting your site forward for allocation and guiding it through each stage as plans are developed.

When the time is right, we work with architects and engineers to develop concept layouts or masterplans that support your vision and maximise value.

A Joined Up Approach With Real Insight

What sets us apart is how we connect town planning with wider property expertise.

Our team includes experienced chartered surveyors and business advisors, giving you a clearer understanding of viability, value and funding options. You are not just getting planning advice, you are getting a joined up view of your project.

We can coordinate specialist consultants and manage the planning process on your behalf, keeping everything aligned and moving in the right direction.

Urban and Rural Planning Expertise

We work across both urban planning and rural planning, as well as leisure and infrastructure projects.

Every project is different, but our approach stays consistent. We give clear, honest advice from the start.

If a proposal is unlikely to gain planning permission, we explain why. If it has potential, we set out the likely costs, risks and timeframe so you can move ahead with confidence.

We can support as much or as little of the planning process as you need.

Explore Our Planning Services

You can find out more about our related services:

– Planning applications
– Planning appeals
– Class Q and Class R

Talk to Our Town Planning Consultants

If you are considering your next step or want to understand your options, we are here to help.

Speak to our town planning consultants for clear, practical planning advice and a straightforward path through the planning process. Get in touch.