PLANNING

The headings below provide a selection of our key services. 

Site Appraisals and Feasibilities

We provide clients with quick expert analysis of the opportunities and constraints future development sites have. By providing a detailed analysis and strategy, we enable our clients to make informed judgements on site acquisitions and development prospects.

Portfolio Consultancy

We offer planning consultancy support for several major landowners and investors on their property portfolios. This includes strategic planning advice, support for a range of minor and major applications, local policy representations and representations on neighbouring schemes.

Planning Applications

We provide a full service in respect of advising on, managing and submitting Full / Outline Planning, Listed Building Consent, Prior Approval Applications as well as a range of other applications in order to assist clients’ secure maximum value from their sites.  As project coordinators, we assist the client in managing the application process, working with other consultants, negotiating with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and other statutory bodies as well as assisting public engagement.  This process includes advising clients on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Contributions and Section 106 Obligations and planning conditions.

Bute Street, Luton (Mixed-Use & Commercial)

Delivery

We understand that the construction process is often both complex and long, and that delays on-site lead to significant additional costs to clients. We have extensive experience in managing planning consultancy for on-site delivery, including managing approval of conditions and submission of minor and non-material amendments ensuring planning matters do not delay the successful delivery of schemes.

Appeals

We have a strong track record in securing successful appeal decisions on a wide range of projects.  This includes for major Public Inquiries, Hearings and Written Representations. We work closely with the client and legal advisers in assessing the best method of appeal and the evidence required to ensure the best chances of success.

Expert Witness

We can assist clients in providing expert witness evidence for Appeals, Tribunals and other legal matters in regard to complex planning issues.  We provide objective and comprehensive evidence to support their case by leveraging the experience and expertise of our staff.

Local and Strategic Policy Representations

We assist clients in presenting detailed evidence at all stages of the Development Plan process in order to maximise the opportunities and values of their sites. This can include site assembly and promotion opportunities, putting the strongest possible case forward for our clients’ sites to come forward at the earliest opportunity. It can include detailed land use policy representations to ensure that flexibility is applied by LPA’s on future schemes.

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