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Planning and approvals

Planning consultancy

Navigating the planning process presents complex challenges. With deep expertise, founded on almost fifty years of experience, we support our clients throughout the entire planning life-cycle: smoothly, efficiently and with confidence.

Delivering successful projects

Our experience in interpreting local and national planning policies has earned us a reputation for providing pragmatic advice to our clients, whether a developer or end user.

From iconic landmarks and nationally significant infrastructure projects to residential developments of all scales, we advise on preparation, submission and negotiation of planning consents across all sectors.

We understand every project has unique complexities and our approach to each is bespoke, ensuring best-value results that maximise development potential. Balancing commercial requirements with local context, our strategic advice supports smarter, sustainable development.

Our expertise

Planning and development advice to deliver planning permission
Strategic site promotion through the development plan making process
Masterplanning and urban design
Project management of the planning application process
Preparation, negotiation and management of planning applications
Expert witness at planning inquiries and development plan examinations

Heritage Impact Assessments
Environmental Impact Assessments, screening and scoping
Preparation, negotiation and submission of applications for major infrastructure projects requiring Development Consent Orders
Compulsory purchase and viability assessments
Retail impact and housing need assessments

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Services »

Planning and approvals

Planning consultancy

Delivering successful projects

Our expertise

Explore insights

Growth drivers for the residential market in the North West: listen back to the webinar

ResiBase

Making complex easy: ResiBase tool

Explore projects

Carseldine Urban Village

Seaview Hotel redevelopment

Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Albion Exchange

Harmony

Providence

Warwick Solar Farm

The Metro Tunnel Project

Yarrabilba

Parc Busnes Porth Cymru

Race Bank offshore wind farm

An outline planning application for up to 370 houses on Wonastow Road

Planning permission secured for a mixed-use development in Lower Howsell, Malvern

Moy wind farm

Planning and heritage advice for a new building at Kensington Palace

Arla dairy

Ashchurch Factory Outlet Centre

Fosse Shopping Park

Greenwich Peninsula

Heathland Wind Farm

Renescience Northwich

Shard Place

Langley Park Hotel

A1 Junctions Phase 2

Irish Scottish Links on Energy Study (ISLES)

Symmetry Park, Swindon

Golden Valley Mill

Bishopton Lane

Fernwood SUE, Newark

Guildford Housing Forum

Mamhilad Urban Village

Wauntysswg Farm Solar Park

Haulbowline Island East Tip Remediation Project

M6 Galway to East Ballinasloe

Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme

Dublin Landings

Gas Pipeline to the West