Planning & Development

The starting point for determination of any proposal is the Local Plan of the Local Planning Authority in question taking into account all other material considerations such as the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework).  Local Plans are regularly reviewed and certain circumstances, such as a lack of housing supply, can trigger mechanisms in the Framework which can impact on the determination of an application.  Combine this with planning policy guidance, case law, appeal decisions, neighbourhood plans and permitted development rights there is a lot to consider when preparing and submitting applications at the right time. The planning system is constantly evolving.

When we say we deal with everything from permitted development to full applications and everything in between – it is true! Our varying roles have seen us involved in the more “standard” planning work right through to the more rare and contentious applications such as crematorium facilities and drive thru’ coffee facilities to an abattoir and petrol forecourt lighting.

In 2022 we won Small Planning Consultancy of the Year (West Midlands) at the RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) Awards for Planning Excellence.  The judges commented that: “For a small consultancy, they have a range and depth of knowledge that serves their client-base well.  Impressive.”  We have then gone on to be National Finalists for the RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence 2022 in the same category.

We have a very wide range of rural and urban planning experience including: