Planning Consultancy

Representations

Written representations for planning applications, appeals, local plans, consultations and third-party planning matters.

Overview

Hadleybrooks provides clear, proportionate and commercially focused advice for representations. 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:

  • Review the relevant planning documents and evidence.
  • Identify the main policy and planning issues.
  • Prepare support, objection or neutral technical representations.
  • Focus the submission on material planning considerations.
  • Respond to applicant, council or consultee evidence where required.

Outputs

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