WHAT WE OFFER COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS
We’re not estate agents – we’re planning experts. That means:
- We provide desktop or site-based planning appraisals to identify potential uplifts.
- We advise on planning strategies that can make your property more valuable before a sale.
- We can help structure disposals to suit retirement, exit, or reinvestment goals.
- We work independently of estate agents or developerS – unless you want introductions.
WHEN PLANNING PERMISSION CAN ADD VALUE
Many commercial properties – especially in edge-of-town or mixed-use areas – can be significantly undervalued without planning input. We regularly help landowners and business owners:
- Secure change of use (e.g. from industrial to residential or mixed use)
- Promote land for future development under local plans
- Explore demolition and rebuild strategies for ageing assets
- Navigate Class MA (commercial to residential) and other PD routes
- Gain planning approval before going to market – to increase offers
WHO WE HELP
- Retiring business owners selling up
- Landlords and investors seeking exit or portfolio rationalisation
- Businesses relocating or scaling down
- Families inheriting legacy commercial sites
- Landowners unsure how to maximise value on unused buildings
WE’RE LOCAL, BUT STRATEGIC
Approved Planning is based in Colchester and operates across Essex. We’re local enough to understand the commercial market dynamics in towns like Chelmsford, Braintree, Clacton, Brentwood, and Southend – but strategic enough to help you take a long-term view. Whether it’s a single commercial building or a large parcel of land, we’ll help you position it for the highest possible value.
HOW TO GET STARTED
We offer a no-obligation review of your site and can provide either a standalone commercial planning appraisal or a more strategic review if you’re open to sale or partnership.
👉 Request Your FREE Appraisal
Or call us on 0800 6122100 to speak with a planning advisor.
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