Planning Advice and Applications

Development is both an art and a science. Intentions at local government level are often diametrically opposed to those of central government. We do not act for any planning authority and never will. Councillors views often clash with officers. We have strong experience in helping applicants, but also objectors. We take an objective view regardless. All too often mistakes are made, whether it be the Council, applicant or objector. The rights of applicants and objectors are very different and commonly misunderstood. We can help guide you through the planning maze.

Unfortunately the 1990 and 2004 Planning Acts still give the local authority the upper hand, leaving limited scope even on appeal to allow certain proposals to proceed, even less for objectors. It is all the more important to get good early advice. Judicial Review can sometimes be an option but early intervention is required.

Whichever party we represent in a planning application, our policy is to support our clients with a full professional service provided there is a reasonable prospect of success. Acting for farmers, residential developers, and commercial agents for office or industrial developments needs a clarity of mind which can ultimately save you considerable financial risk and reduce the time and stress that is involved in planning.

Developers

We are able to advise on developments from modest schemes up to those that have national significance, whether in the South East or not. In this highly complex, technical field we are also happy to help those who in turn are advising developers, working in the background to boost their presentation to clients.

Objectors

Our knowledge and experience can turn a local authority away from what it might otherwise have approved. We regularly act for objectors to development proposals and we have a high success rate. Presenting objections to a planning committee is a skill. We make that skill available to you.

Can We Help You?

Please call us on 01634 811 118, complete our online enquiry form, or email our planning law expert Nicholas Kingsley-Smith.

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