Planning Policy & Local Plan Making
Expert guidance to navigate your planning challenges with confidence, ensuring sustainable and compliant local development solutions.
Service Overview
Our Planning Policy & Local Plan Making service delivers comprehensive, evidence-based solutions that help local authorities and developers craft robust planning policies and local plans. With a deep understanding of planning legislation, sustainability appraisal, and development management, our expert team—led by Chartered Town Planner Charles Kim—ensures your project meets both regulatory standards and strategic growth objectives.
Key Benefits:
- Expert Advice: Benefit from decades of planning and policy experience across private and public sectors.
- Streamlined Processes: Enjoy a systematic, efficient approach that reduces delays and accelerates decision-making.
- Compliance Assurance: Stay ahead of regulatory changes with policies that meet current and emerging legislation.
- Tailored Local Solutions: Receive bespoke planning strategies designed to address your unique local development challenges.
- Sustainable Development: Integrate environmental and sustainability appraisals for forward-thinking urban growth.
Transform Your Planning Vision Into Reality
Unlock the full potential of your local plan with our bespoke, expert guidance. Our experienced team is ready to deliver innovative, evidence-based solutions that drive sustainable growth and ensure compliance.
What’s Included?
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Scope of Service:
- Comprehensive Planning Policy Analysis: In-depth review of existing policies and identification of key improvement areas.
- Local Plan Framework Development: Creation of a structured local plan that outlines development strategies and land use allocations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Coordination with local authorities, community groups, and private stakeholders to gather essential input.
- Environmental & Sustainability Appraisal: Assessment of environmental impacts and sustainability considerations to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Strategic Recommendations: Tailored advice and actionable steps that align with both regulatory standards and long-term growth objectives.
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Key Deliverables:
- Final Planning Policy Document: A comprehensive report detailing strategic planning guidelines and policy recommendations.
- Local Plan Making Report: An actionable roadmap that guides local authorities through the plan development process.
- Supporting Evidence & Documentation: Detailed data, maps, and visual aids that support your planning application and policy decisions.
How It Works
Our step-by-step process:
Initial Consultation
We begin with a comprehensive discussion to understand your specific requirements, challenges, and local planning objectives.
Evidence Gathering & Analysis
Our team conducts detailed site inspections, policy reviews, and data collection to build a robust evidence base that informs every decision.
Policy & Plan Development
We draft your planning policy and local plan framework, integrating feedback and ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
Submission & Stakeholder Negotiation
Our experts liaise with local authorities and other stakeholders, fine-tuning your application and advocating on your behalf during negotiations.
Transform Your Planning Vision Into Reality
Unlock the full potential of your local plan with our bespoke, expert guidance. Our experienced team is ready to deliver innovative, evidence-based solutions that drive sustainable growth and ensure compliance.
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Priscilla Bauer
Local Authority Representative
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Plan Advisors transformed our local plan process. Their meticulous approach and industry insight reduced our approval time by 25% and delivered a comprehensive policy that exceeded our expectations.
Joseff Puckett
Private Developer
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The expertise and dedication shown by Charles Kim and his team were evident from our first consultation. Their strategic recommendations and detailed evidence base provided us with the confidence we needed to move forward with our development project.
Annabella Ellison
Local Authority Representative
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Plan Advisors completely redefined our approach to local plan development. Their team’s innovative strategy and meticulous attention to detail not only streamlined our approval process but also provided clear, actionable insights that transformed our planning policy. Their expertise has truly set a new benchmark in our council’s planning operations.
Emily Jones
Local Authority Representative
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Plan Advisors completely redefined our approach to local plan development. Their team’s innovative strategy and meticulous attention to detail not only streamlined our approval process but also provided clear, actionable insights that transformed our planning policy. Their expertise has truly set a new benchmark in our council’s planning operations.
Why Choose Us?
Proven Track Record
We have a proven history of successful projects and satisfied clients
Proven Track Record
With a history of successful projects and satisfied clients, we bring a practical, results-driven approach that consistently delivers timely and compliant planning solutions.
Extensive Experience
Our experienced team delivers informed, reliable planning advice backed by decades of expertise in both local and central government environments.
Extensive Experience
Our team’s deep-rooted expertise in planning policy and local plan making, spearheaded by industry veteran Charles Kim, guarantees informed, reliable advice drawn from decades of experience in both local authority and central government environments.
Technical Excellence
Combining cutting-edge analytical tools with comprehensive industry knowledge.
Technical Excellence
We combine cutting-edge analytical tools with comprehensive industry knowledge to ensure every plan is sustainable, compliant, and future-focused.
FAQ
Explore some of the frequently asked questions:
What does this service include?
Our service encompasses everything from initial consultation and evidence gathering to the development of a comprehensive planning policy document and local plan framework, complete with stakeholder engagement and sustainability appraisal.
How long does the process typically take?
The timeline can vary depending on the project scope, but our streamlined approach typically sees results within 8-12 weeks—from the initial consultation through to final review and follow-up.
Costs are tailored to each project’s specific requirements. We offer competitive pricing designed to provide maximum value, and we encourage you to contact us for a detailed, personalized quote.
Simply click the “Get a Quote” button and follow the steps or fill out our short inquiry form on our Contact. One of our planning experts will get in touch to discuss your project requirements and next steps.
Are there any prerequisites or documentation I need to provide?
Generally, we recommend having any existing planning documents, site surveys, and stakeholder communications on hand. During our initial consultation, we will outline any specific documentation needed for your project.
Transform Your Planning Vision Into Reality
Unlock the full potential of your local plan with our bespoke, expert guidance. Our experienced team is ready to deliver innovative, evidence-based solutions that drive sustainable growth and ensure compliance.