Planning & strategy
A clear planning case explaining the proposal, its context and the relevant policy considerations.
A planning statement is useful where the proposal needs a clear explanation of its planning merits, policy context and response to site-specific issues. It can support development proposals ranging from a focused residential change to a more involved mixed-use scheme.
We review the proposal, site context, planning history and relevant policy considerations, then develop a reasoned case supported by the available evidence. The statement explains how the proposal addresses the principal issues and refers to the appropriate drawings and specialist reports.
You receive a project-specific statement with a clear description, policy assessment and conclusion. Its strength depends on the underlying proposal and evidence, so unresolved design or technical matters are identified rather than obscured.
Site address, proposed drawings, application type and any pre-application advice.
We review the site, proposal and planning stage to agree the appropriate scope. Specialist surveys and assessments are coordinated where needed.
How our planning consultancy process worksILLUSTRATIVE REPORT PREVIEW
Front cover and contents page examples. The document structure is tailored to your instruction, site and relevant planning requirements.
This outline explains the purpose of each section. The final contents depend on the agreed scope, available evidence and requirements of the local planning authority.
Project details, reference, revision, date, author, reviewer and a concise summary of the key findings.
Existing use, built form, access and relevant site constraints.
Permissions, refusals, appeals and relevant pre-application advice.
Use, floorspace, accommodation, alterations and supporting drawing references.
Applicable national policy, London Plan and borough development plan.
Assess the principle of development, design, housing or other use-specific issues.
Review neighbour effects and the conclusions of relevant specialist reports.
Explain benefits, design responses and measures addressing identified harm.
Weigh material considerations and provide a reasoned recommendation.
Index relevant plans, photographs, calculations, surveys and source documents; include only the evidence relevant to this instruction.
Read our planning supporting documents guide to explore related evidence.
CASE STUDIES
Barking Road, Canning Town · London Borough of Newham
Friern Mount Drive, Whetstone · London Borough of Barnet
Hillside Grove, Mill Hill · London Borough of Barnet
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Make an enquiryA planning statement explains the planning case and policy considerations. A design and access statement explains design decisions and access arrangements. The required documents and level of detail depend on the proposal and application circumstances.
Site address, proposed drawings, application type and any pre-application advice.
The price shown is a starting estimate for the stated scope. We review the site, proposal, available information and required deliverables, then confirm the fee, exclusions and programme in a written quotation before appointment.
We bring the relevant planning consultants and specialist providers into a coordinated project team. They work from an agreed brief and current proposal, with dependencies and design changes discussed across disciplines. Each consultant remains responsible for their own professional advice and agreed deliverables.
PART OF A COORDINATED APPOINTMENT
This service can form part of a wider coordinated planning appointment. We bring the relevant consultants together to work alongside your design team, discuss assessment findings and identify how recommendations affect other reports and the proposal.
Your fee proposal confirms who prepares each document, the information it relies on and the limits of the instruction. A report provides evidence for the council’s assessment; the planning decision remains the council’s. Explore how our consultants work together or discuss the team your project needs.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Tell us about the site, what you want to achieve and any deadline. We will review it and suggest an appropriate next step.
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