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Pre-application Advice/Development Appraisals

Our in-depth understanding of the planning process allows us to anticipate with some accuracy the issues likely to be raised by development proposals.

This means we can provide realistic advice to clients to pre-empt problems before they arise, making permission much more likely on the first submission.

Our work includes:
  • Identification and review of planning, environmental and other considerations which may affect development projects
  • Preparation of appraisal reports identifying and quantifying development constraints and offering potential solutions
  • Procurement and co-ordination of specialist studies such as traffic and access, drainage, landscape, ecology, ground conditions and archaeology
  • Pragmatic advice on development potential and on the prospects of securing planning permission.
Planning Applications

Robust, well-researched and fully supported planning applications are a trademark of the Egniol service.

We place great store on thorough pre-application consultations with local planning authorities, liaising closely with the relevant departments and cultivating excellent working relationships at every level - an approach that pays off in a smoother planning process and reduced planning lead times.

Our applications service covers:
  • Advice on planning permission and on the most appropriate way to proceed
  • The preparation and submission of planning applications for all types of development
  • The preparation of Supporting Planning Statements
  • The preparation of Design and Access Statements
  • The co-ordination of other specialist inputs
  • Public consultation on development proposals
  • Negotiations with the Local Planning Authorities
  • Affordable housing provision
  • The requirements of Section 106 Agreements.
Whether it's a residential, retail, mixed use, commercial or industrial development, you'll find our expertise invaluable.

Planning Appeals

If a planning submission goes to appeal, you can look to our appeals team to make the very best representation in writing, at informal hearing and in public inquiry procedures.

Our Chartered Town Planners will bring expert planning witnesses to bear on your proposal and their extensive record of success in securing successful applications following an appeal speaks for itself.

Development Plan Representations

With Central Government increasingly favouring a plan-led approach to development and the introduction of development frameworks at a local level in England and Wales, the opportunities to have your preferred land use reflected in the provisions of the statutory Development Plan are better than ever

Our planners have extensive experience in seeking to establish the principle of development proposals through emerging Development Plans by:
  • Monitoring the progress of emerging Development Plans and preparing and submitting representations at the appropriate time;
  • Co-ordinating specialist inputs from a wide range of disciplines, including ecologists, traffic engineers, landscape architects and drainage engineers
  • Preparing and presenting expert planning witness evidence at Development Plan inquiries.
Listed Buildings/Conservation Areas

Where listed building and conservation area consent is part of a development application, extra care is needed to ensure your case is supported by a robust justification.

We will make certain your application presents the best possible argument and addresses the requirements of both Central Government and the Local Planning Authority.

Certificates of Lawful Use / Development and Enforcement Actions

Egniol can look after the whole process of preparation and submission of applications for Certificates of Lawful Use or Development.

Whether that involves a comprehensive review of the planning history of the site, the assembly of other documentary evidence or sourcing statements from key witnesses, we have the experience and expertise to deal successfully with enforcement appeals at public inquiry.

We also provide planning advice to both public and private sector clients on enforcement matters.

Compulsory Purchase Orders

We provide advice on Compulsory Purchase Orders and provide expert witness evidence at CPO inquiries.