Planning Applications

Most developments for either building operations or changes of use require planning permission through the submission of a formal planning application to the Local Planning Authority. We can take away the stress and complexity by submitting the application for you and where plans are required, we will provide these through connections to architectural services that will assist in preparing the planning submission. In some cases, it is advisable to seek pre-application advice from the council to establish acceptance of the principle or the design that can then be followed up with a formal planning application.

We will advise you on all such matters and provide you with an honest opinion as to the chances of success of any particular proposal. We can also provide a comprehensive planning statement that provides important justification for why the development should be approved having regard to Council and Government planning policies.

On some occasions a ‘Design & Access Statement’ for a proposed development will need to be produced to provide details of how the design has developed and a justification for why the final design is appropriate to that location.

In most instances proposed developments will require planning permission to be sought through submission of a planning application. We can remove the complexity of this process by submitting the planning application for you and providing the necessary plans required to accompany the application. We can also provide a full planning statement setting out justification for why the development should be approved, having regard to Council and Government planning policies. In some instances a proposed development will need to be accompanied by a ‘Design & Access Statement’ to provide details of how the design has developed and a justification for why the final design is appropriate to that location.

In addition, the application may require further supporting information such as Flood Risk Assessments (FRA) or reports assessing potential impacts upon heritage assets or ecology. Through our connections within the development business we can arrange for the preparation of these reports on your behalf and get you the most competitive prices for specialist work.