About Us
Unlocking Value in Garden Land
Creating Development Sites
Welcome to Approved Planning, your trusted partner in navigating the complex world of town and country planning. Established in 2014, we proudly serve clients across Essex and the Home Counties. With a strong focus on garden land and small to medium sized sites with development potential, our expertise spans both rural and urban planning, helping homeowners and landowners unlock the potential value in their property or land.
Our experienced team of planning consultants specializes in a wide range of services, including planning applications, appeals, enforcement, change of use, local plan representations, development appraisals, pre-planning advice, permission in principle, and prior approval. At Approved Planning, we work diligently to provide innovative, informed, and effective planning solutions to achieve your development goals.
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FREE Pre-Planning Advice
When it comes to realizing your development dreams, pre-planning advice is crucial. That’s why we offer FREE general Pre-Planning Advice to our prospective clients. Our knowledgeable planning consultants will discuss your project’s feasibility, guiding you through the planning process basics and ensuring the best possible outcome. By presenting your project in a positive light, we foster constructive dialogue with planners and local planning authorities.
FREE Site Appraisal
Our team provides free site assessments and desktop development appraisals to help you understand your land or property’s development potential and value. Whether you’re looking to dispose of land, acquire property, evaluate assets in a portfolio, or initiate a planning application, our comprehensive site assessments give you the information you need to make informed decisions.
Planning Application Support
The planning application process can be complex, but our consultants are here to help. We work closely with you to secure planning permission for your building or development project. With a proven track record of obtaining planning permission on challenging sites, we specialize in new homes outside settlement boundaries, Green Belt developments, and projects that local planning authorities may oppose.
Planning Appeal Assistance
If your planning application has been refused, our team can help you submit a planning appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. We will carefully assess your case, advise on the likelihood of success, and thoroughly research and present your appeal.
Planning Enforcement Guidance
Facing enforcement action by your local planning authority can be daunting. Our consultants provide expert advice on the best course of action, whether it’s appealing the enforcement notice, applying for a lawful development certificate, or submitting a retrospective planning application.
Strategic Land Promotion
Strategic land promotion is a valuable process that can enhance the worth of your land. Our specialists conduct initial research to evaluate a site’s suitability for development and provide honest, transparent findings to guide your decision-making process.
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