If you are seeking some initial advice or guidance before considering applying for planning permission GHM Planning can assist. We can provide advice on the key issues pertinent to your proposal, carry out a site visit/meeting to assess the site and provide you with an initial assessment of the likelihood of securing permission or consent for the scheme. Through our network of consultants, we can undertake preparatory or investigatory works to assess the feasibility of a scheme, commission an architect and secure archaeological appraisals or ecology reports.
We can provide advice on relevant local and national planning policy and guidance, advise on the likely acceptability of your development and suggest alternative proposals, advise on the supporting work likely to be required for your submission to the Local Planning Authority and assess the likelihood of the success of the scheme. We can also provide advice on the next stages.
GHM Planning has extensive experience in dealing with listed buildings and buildings and sites within or affecting Conservation Areas. We offer a pragmatic approach to development affecting heritage assets and can liaise with our consultants to formulate plans and proposals for your schemes. We liaise with Council’s Conservation Officers and can submit applications on your behalf and manage them once submitted.
GHM Planning can provide assistance and advice on procedural planning matters such as planning application processes, appeals, planning policies and planning enforcement issues.
If you have received a planning application refusal we can offer you advice on an alternative approach to try and address the reasons for refusal, can advise you on the best way forward for you following refusal and can undertake the appeal process for you including providing advice on the likelihood of success at the appeal stage.
If you are being investigated for unauthorised development, are having issues over non-compliance following the receipt of planning permission or have received a formal enforcement notice from a Local Planning Authority we can provide advice on the most suitable way to resolve the issues.