
Planning Consultancy
Expert Guidance for Your Development Goals
Navigating the complexities of the planning system is often the first and most crucial step towards realising your development aspirations. Our expert planning consultancy services are designed to provide you with strategic advice, meticulous preparation, and skilled representation to ensure a smooth and successful planning application process. We work with a diverse range of clients, from individual homeowners to large-scale developers, offering tailored solutions to meet your specific needs and project requirements.
Our Comprehensive Planning Consultancy Services Include:
Pre-Application Advice and Strategy: We provide early-stage guidance to assess the feasibility of your proposals and identify potential planning challenges. We engage with local planning authorities on your behalf to gather valuable pre-application advice, shaping your application for the best possible outcome.
Planning Application Preparation and Submission: Our team meticulously prepares and submits all necessary documentation for a wide range of planning applications, including full planning permission, outline planning permission, listed building consent, conservation area consent, and more. We ensure accuracy, completeness, and compelling presentation of your case.
Planning Appeals: If your planning application is refused, we offer expert advice and representation throughout the appeals process. We analyse the reasons for refusal, develop a robust appeal strategy, and present a strong case to the Planning Inspectorate.
Development Plan Representations: We assist clients in making representations on emerging Local Plans and other planning policy documents. We advocate for your interests to ensure that future planning policies align with your development goals.
Site Appraisals and Development Potential Assessments: We conduct thorough site appraisals to identify development opportunities and constraints. Our assessments consider planning policy, site characteristics, environmental factors, and infrastructure capacity to provide you with a clear understanding of a site's potential.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs): For larger or more complex projects, we manage and coordinate the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and providing a comprehensive evaluation of potential environmental effects.
Heritage and Conservation Advice: We offer specialist advice on projects affecting listed buildings, conservation areas, and other heritage assets. Our expertise ensures that your proposals respect and enhance the historic environment while meeting your development objectives.
Community Engagement and Consultation: We can develop and implement effective community engagement strategies to build support for your proposals and address any local concerns proactively.
Negotiations with Local Authorities: We act as your advocate in negotiations with local planning authorities, addressing queries, providing additional information, and working towards a positive planning outcome.
Planning Obligations (Section 106 Agreements): We provide expert advice on planning obligations and assist in negotiating fair and reasonable terms with the local authority.
Strategic Planning Advice: We offer high-level strategic planning advice to businesses and organisations, helping them to navigate the planning system to achieve their long-term development objectives.
At Archidexign, our goal is to demystify the planning process and provide you with the expert guidance needed to achieve your development ambitions. We are committed to delivering a professional, efficient, and results-oriented planning consultancy service.
