Creative planning strategies that secure consent

Securing planning permission for your project can be a time-consuming affair rife with complications and frustrations. Bringing in the right planning support can cut out needless delays and get your project off to a winning start.

Our planning team will help you project manage planning applications big and small. Whether your needs are simple or complex, we’ll coordinate with consultants to address site constraints, do the necessary leg work to secure robust planning consent and set your project up for success.

  • We speak fluent local authority

    We understand the planning system and talk the same language as local planning authorities. We’re perfectly placed to bridge the gap between you and the decision-makers you need approval from.

  • An integrated planning and architectural practice

    Our planning arm works closely with our architects to ensure any scheme submitted for planning is truly workable when it comes to the technical design stages. This holistic approach gives you peace of mind that every element of your project will come together post planning consent.

  • Planning services for multiple sectors

    We offer a full planning consultancy service across all market sectors, with expertise in retail, commercial, leisure, residential and specialist areas such as aviation and ‘Grand Designs’.

Option agreements and land acquisitions

When it comes to option agreements and land acquisitions, we give landowners and developers like you the advice you need to make an informed decision.

By assessing sites for their planning prospects, we’re able to give you site appraisals, feasibility studies and planning strategies to guide your decision-making.

Promoting your site through the local plan process

We’ll advise on all your strategic planning matters, promoting sites through the local plan process and engaging with local planning officers to influence emerging development plans.

When it comes time to submit your planning applications, we’ll coordinate and prepare everything, securing planning consents that add value and help you achieve your ambitions.

When a scheme goes to appeal

In the event that a scheme does go to appeal, we guide you through the process, preparing what’s needed for either a written representations appeal or a hearing.