Our Services

Our range of Services Includes:

Development feasibility and site appraisals

We assess the prospects of site specific development proposals, as well as providing advice on optimising the development potential of a property or site you own or are considering buying.

We provide an honest assessment of the risks, the costs and your chances of success from the outset of a project, 

Pre-application enquiries

We prepare and submit pre-application enquiries and lead on discussions with the planning authority.

Planning Applications

The process of making a planning application can be complex and time-consuming, even for experienced developers and architects. Our experience means we can determine a strategy for your application which gives it the best possible chance of success. We have a enviable record of achieving planning successes and maximsing planning potential for clients. Our experts coordinate the preparation and submission of planning applications, managing the liaison with local authorities and other stakeholders. We project manage your application from beginning to end.

Planning Statements

Drawing on an extensive knowledge of planning legislation and policy, we will meticulously research and prepare Planning Statements in support of applications. These will explain the proposal clearly and justify the case for development.
 
Every submission requires a unique Planning Statement which addresses the specific circumstances of the proposed development. The quality of the case presented in the Planning Statement has a major on the outcome of an application.

Planning Appeals

Applicants who have been unsuccessful in obtaining planning permission can appeal a planning decision to the Planning Inspectorate to consider the case independently of the Local Authority. We regularly act for clients in relation to appeals. In the first instance we can advise on the prospects of success at appeal. Where we feel an appeal is worthwhile, we can prepare a Statement of Case to support the appeal as well as managing the entire appeal process.

Project management

We work with a wide range of other professionals, and will assemble and manage teams best suited to your project in order to produce the strongest possible planning application.

We can manage the tender process for supporting consultants.

We also work with a wide range of architects and can assist with the selection of the right architect for your need. Whether that be from those we have worked with before, or from others you may be considering. 

Engagement and public liaison

We assemble specialist teams to seek to overcome opposition to applications, and manage relationships and communications with neighbours, consultees, local councillors, amenity societies, and other interested groups.

Fees

We offer a range of fee structures including fixed fee which can be staged according to each phase of your project.