Planning Advice
General advice on all aspects of the planning system including planning applications, appeals, strategic land promotion, discharge of conditions, CIL and s106 obligations, Permitted Development, Local Development Orders, and assessment of potential development opportunities.
Planning Appraisal and Assessment of Development Potential
Our highly professional team of planners determine the extent to which planning permission is achievable on a given project. Potential areas of concern that may affect successful development plans are raised, providing transparent advice and recommendations at every stage.
Strategic Site Search and Settlement Surveys
The identification of suitable land and property for future development or a particular Use.
Strategic Land Promotion
Advice in relation to large and complex strategic land opportunities including submission of representations to the emerging plan process, preparation of written statements and attendance at examination hearings.
Planning Applications
The process of gaining planning permission is complex. The wealth of experience that we have at CL Planning will support you through the stages of pre-application negotiation, application process and development implementation. Our detailed knowledge of the planning system and awareness of even the most recent Government developments in the industry mean you will be receiving the most professional service available, including the preparation of planning statements, design and access statements, five year housing land analysis and affordable housing statements.
Design and Masterplanning
From the initial analysis of site constraints and opportunities, to the preparation of masterplans, illustrative site layouts and 3-D visualisations, CL Planning has the knowledge and expertise to prepare well considered, creative and commercially viable development schemes.
Community Engagement
Liaison with key stakeholders and local politicians, near neighbour meetings, attendance and coordination of tailored public exhibitions and preparation of statements of community involvement.
Project Management and Coordination
CL Planning has the resources to draw together and lead a highly skilled team of professionals from all disciplines crucial to the planning process. We have a great deal of experience of coordinating the activities of many organisations enabling us to tailor our services to meet your needs.
Appeals
We are well placed to review the prospects of challenging the decisions of local planning authorities at appeal, using our wide ranging experience from public inquiries, informal hearings and written representations.
s106 Negotiation
Preparation of draft heads of terms and negotiation of planning obligations to optimise the prospects of securing planning permission.
Environmental Impact (EIA) and Habitats Regs (HRA) Assessment
EIA screening and scoping opinions including preparation and coordination of Environmental Statements. HRA screening and guidance around appropriate assessment.