Making Planning Permission, Simple!
The planning application process can cause a lot of concern. Nobody wants their dream design rejected, and to that end we work closely with you to ensure that does not happen. The need to obtain two different approvals, for planning permission and regulations can be confusing, so let us make the process simple for you.
Our expert advice and consultation will ensure that your project will satisfy yourselves and also the Local Planning Authority, so that you can get underway with construction as quickly and stress free as possible.
Planning Services
by employing us that not only do you instruct a Chartered Town Planner but you also gain from his skills as a fully academically-qualified, but unregistered Barrister; having been admitted as a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple (underlining that I do not practice law, nor do we offer legal services - only 'planning consultancy' services).
Planning advice available for all commercial and domestic clients regarding:
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Planning Applications - formulation, statements or responses to consultation letters
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Planning Appraisals - possible land uses and potential
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Planning Appeals - to the Planning Inspectorate
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Planning Refusals - what to do next
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All Development Control Issues
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Development Plan Responses
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Ombudsman Matters
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Urban Regeneration
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Planning Enforcement
Benefits
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a single, experienced and qualified professional dealing with all aspects of every job;
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the advanced advocacy, drafting and negotiation skills of a trained barrister (unregistered and not offering legal services);
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sympathy and customer awareness with regards to costs and budgets;
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near-immediate responses to all communications;
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inside-knowledge from time spent at various local authorities, quango and consultancies;
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dedication, motivation and persistence
Fees
Planning application supporting statement
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Initial consultation for free; then fee depending on size and complexity of development.
Planning appeal submission of forms and grounds of appeal
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Initial consultation for free; then fee depending on size and complexity of development.
Other planning matters
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Initial consultation for free; then either single fee depending on size and complexity of development or hourly rate – available on request.
Public Sector appointments
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Usually a single fee for composite pieces of work depending on size and complexity however development control work paid by hourly rate – available on request.