Who we are
I am a Chartered Town Planner with over 17 years of experience working within Local Authorities, where I developed a deep understanding of the planning process from both sides of the table.
My journey into private planning consultancy began unexpectedly in 2017, when a personal project—renovating the retaining walls in my garden—resulted in a surprising planning enforcement letter. The Council deemed the work as requiring planning permission, despite my belief otherwise. Determined to resolve the issue, I prepared and submitted a planning application, ultimately securing consent and overturning the Council’s initial view that some of the work would need to be removed.
This experience opened my eyes to the challenges and frustrations faced by homeowners and businesses when navigating planning regulations. Inspired to make a difference, I decided to become an expert in retrospective planning applications, having spent years learning all about the intricacies of permitted development rights and retrospective planning applications.
Today, I am committed to helping others navigate what can often feel like an overwhelming and stressful process, using my expertise to guide clients towards successful outcomes with confidence and clarity.
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My Background
I completed my degree in Town Planning in 2007 and became a Chartered Town Planner in 2015. My many years of inside Council experience working within Planning Departments equips me with a deep understanding of local policies, regulations, and the decision-making frameworks that Councils use to assess applications. This enables me to anticipate potential challenges and tailor submissions accordingly.
In addition, this background helps me craft arguments that resonate with council decision-makers, focusing on the most impactful issues such as material planning considerations and compliance with local plans. Overall, this experience allows me to approach retrospective planning applications with a strategic mindset, influencing decisions in line with how Councils work and reach decisions.
Additionally, my Council experience offers an insider’s perspective on how planning decisions are made, the weight given to different types of evidence, and how to address concerns raised by officers or councillors. This expertise is particularly beneficial for preparing robust planning applications and ensuring compliance with local development frameworks.
Our Approach
I take pride in achieving a high success rate of retrospective planning applications, having worked in cases such as changes of use, extensions, outbuidlings, fences, platforms and commercial developments to name a few. See some examples here. My meticulous and detailed approach involves preparing persuasive, policy backed applications that include a comprehensive site analysis, scrutiny of its planning history, and critical assessment of relevant planning policies and key issues linking back to the relevant planning policy issues. We will also look at relevant examples and case law to develop the strongest case possible. This ensures your retrospective planning application is given the maximum chances of approval.
Our Network
In addition to other Chartered Town Planners, I have access to a wide range of specialists, including Architects, Landscape Architects, Tree Consultants, Engineers, Surveyors, and Ecologists.
My Mission
We aim to simplify the retrospective planning process and help you during this stressful period. Our ultimate goal is to secure planning consent for your development.
Fill Out Our Form:
Provide us with your name, address, the site’s address, and any background information, including letters from the Council. Don’t forget to mention any specific issues that we should be aware of. We will review the development and information and provide you with an expert opinion on how to proceed, as well as a quote.
Make the Payment:
If you decide to proceed, the next step is to pay our fee. At this stage we can provide you with advice on how to deal with the Council’s forthcoming site inspection. We will then swing into action, applying my expertise to your case, preparing the drawings and planning application package.
We prepare your drawings and application:
Sit back and relax while we prepare your planning application. You can expect to receive a draft submission package within just 7 working days.
Submission:
Once you sign off on the application, we submit it on the Planning Portal and remain on hand to deal with any queries and/or issues.
Our Credentials
I am a Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, a leading Chartered Institute dedicated to maintaining professional standards and accrediting world-class planning courses, both nationally and internationally. As member, I uphold the highest professional standards and stay informed about the latest developments in planning.
Who Can I Assist?
I extend my expertise and services to a wide array of clients:
Home onwers:
I help individuals who have received an enforcement letter from their Councils.
Business owners:
I help business owners faced with a planning enforcement issue and need a retrospective planning application.
