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Do you need preliminary planning advice, a second opinion perhaps, to make a planning application or an appeal, or to object to a scheme? Whatever your query, put a call through anyway or click on the links below for more details.

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Preliminary Advice

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Whether initial advice is needed at all depends on the nature of the planning problem/opportunity. It may be recommended where there is some uncertainty concerning what the problem is and…

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>Initial planning advice – this is to be clear at the outset of any issue >Feasibility assessments that may include valuation advice (sought separately as needed) >To assess pre planning whether a…

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Preparation can make the difference between a planning application/representation succeeding or not. Whether initial advice is needed at all depends on the nature of the planning problem/opportunity. It may be…

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Planning Applications

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Making an application is, in a sense, a formality. What is important is having prepared the ground beforehand. The preparation that is actually needed, and the type of permission applied…

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>Applications for full/outline/other planning permission, including retrospective applications, and to vary/remove planning conditions >Prior approval applications >Providing advice on listed buildings and conservation areas including cases where a building is ‘curtilage listed’…

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Making an application is, in a sense, a formality. What is important is having prepared the ground beforehand. The preparation that is actually needed, and the type of permission applied…

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Appeals

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Appeals provide an important safeguard for applicants. Prior to lodging any appeal, it is important to see whether a refusal reason/s can be overcome in discussion with the local planning…

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>Appeals against the refusal of planning permission, a Certificate of Lawfulness, or following issue of an enforcement notice >Appeals where it is believed a liability under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations…

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Appeals provide an important safeguard for applicants. Prior to lodging any appeal, it is important to see whether a refusal reason/s can be overcome in discussion with the local planning…

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Planning Policy Including Land Promotion

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Prior to establishing IDE Planning, in addition to managing the process of Plan preparation for local authorities, previous experience has included attending as an expert witness at Inquiries and Examinations…

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>Responding to the local planning authority’s evidence base to be used in its emerging Local Plan e.g. call for sites >Representing clients at different stages in the preparation of a Local…

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Prior to establishing IDE Planning, in addition to managing the process of Plan preparation for local authorities, previous experience has included attending as an expert witness at Inquiries and Examinations…

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Objections

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The planning system is Plan-led. In objecting to a planning application for a particular development, it is important to refer to planning policies. In that way, the objection is put…

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>Representing neighbours and public bodies in objecting to an emerging Plan >Representing those wishing to object to a planning application

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The planning system is Plan-led. In objecting to a planning application for a particular development, it is important to refer to planning policies. In that way, the objection is put…

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Whether you have a planning problem or an opportunity in mind, whether the site is large or small, whether it is in town or the country, IDE Planning can assist. The firm aims to meet clients' needs by providing clear and sound professional advice. Its core values are a determination to simplify and to be open and flexible in working towards agreed outcomes. It has been said 'if you can't explain something in simple terms, you don't understand it' (R Feynman) - put us to the test.

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