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 therefore what planning work is involved...
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 for, all turn on the circumstances of each case...
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 authority...
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 in Hertfordshire, Kent and the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames…
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 in terms that the local planning authority can respond to…
