Planning Consultancy

Planning Applications

Planning application strategy, statement preparation and submission support for a wide range of development proposals.

Overview

Hadleybrooks provides clear, proportionate and commercially focused advice for planning applications. The purpose of the report or advice is to identify the relevant planning issue, explain the evidence, address the policy test and provide conclusions that can be understood by clients, officers, consultees and decision-makers.

The scope can be tailored to the scale and complexity of the project, from a concise advice note to a detailed planning report or assessment.

Typical scope

This service can include:

  • Confirm the correct application route and validation requirements.
  • Prepare planning statements and supporting planning justification.
  • Coordinate evidence from architects and technical consultants.
  • Respond to officer, consultee and third-party comments.
  • Advise on conditions, obligations and determination strategy.

Outputs

Outputs may include planning statements, advice notes, assessment reports, appeal statements, representations, audit reports, rebuttal documents and recommendations for the next planning step.