FAQ’s
A retrospective planning application is a request for permission to retain development or changes that have already been carried out without prior planning consent.
Using a Chartered Town Planner ensures your retrospective planning application is professionally prepared, aligns with relevant policies, and maximises the likelihood of approval by addressing any potential planning issues effectively.
Outstanding service doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Our initial advice is free. Our standard retrospective applications service is priced at £675 – applicable to most developments and £1250 if the application is for major or complex development.
Minor development comprises householder applications (extensions, loft conversions etc), change of use, adverts and developments of up to 9 dwellings. Major development is pretty much everything else!
Using our form, tell us your name, your address, the site’s address, together with any issues and/or background information you want us to be aware of. After you’ve paid the fee, we will get to work and issue a draft package in 7 working days.
No, retrospective planning approval cannot be guaranteed, as each application is assessed on its merits against planning policies and regulations, but a well-prepared application increases the likelihood of success.
A review of the history, evidence and issues, a full set of planning drawings, a comprehensive planning statement which describes the site, identifies and describes the constraints, checks planning history, analyses National and Local Policy, identifies material planning considerations, highlight the valid planning issues, builds strong narrative for the proposal’s approval, linking to National and Local Planning Policy, presents a summary of issues and conclusion. Planning consultancy on a retainer until the application is decided.
We are an experienced team of dedicated Chartered Town Planners with over 17 years of planning experience in the public and private sector, who will take the time to understand the application and issues in detail. We are affordable, offering a fixed fee with no hidden costs, and a fast turnaround (7 working days).
7 working days from payment date.
After RPE submits your retrospective planning application, the local planning authority will review it, conduct a consultation with relevant stakeholders, and assess it against planning policies before deciding to approve, refuse, or request modifications.
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