Over recent years the Planning process has become much more complex, including increasing the requirements for planning applications. We have up-to-date knowledge of evolving policy and practice and a clear understanding of the requirements for validation and consideration of applications. We have experience of building the case for planning permission to be granted through applications, or the appeal process, and the skills to communicate effectively with planning decision-makers and stakeholders. We deal with the full range of types of planning application and appeal and provide advice on the best route through the system.
Herbert R Thomas are able to offer a comprehensive service and can assist you as a landowner of developer through the planning process from pre-application advice to formal decision and even represent you at appeals as required.
HRT can take forward your idea for development to the Local Planning Authority and liaise with the Planning Officers to help you to see the process through from drawings to reality.
We can offer an extensive range of services to assist you with the planning process. The following list is an example of some of the work which can be undertaken on your behalf:
- Pre-Application Advice
- Planning Application Preparation and Forms
- Co-ordination with the Local Planning Authority
- Design and Access Statements
- Planning Supporting Statements
- Certificates of Lawfulness
- Appeals - Hearings and Written Representations
No development is too big or too small, we can look into householder extensions, change of use applications and new dwellings to mixed use large scale developments.