What We Do

Planning related applications

We can help you through the process of submitting a planning application to your local Council, and gaining planning permission. Whether you need an application to extend your home, change the use of your property, undertake works in a conservation area or to a listed building, build in the green belt, or any other application need, Transparent Planning can provide sound advice and help you gain the required permission. 

Did you know that you do not always need permission to build an extension/conservatory/loft conversion? Transparent Planning can guide you through the minefield of legislation, and get your house feeling more like the home of your dreams!

Planning Appeals & Enforcement

Have you been refused planning permission? This does not necessarily have to be the end of your dream development. Transparent Planning have helped clients like you successfully appeal their refused application to the Planning Inspectorate – an independent body who impartially check the decision of the local Council.

If the Council have contacted you to tell you that something you have built is unlawful, Transparent Planning can represent you in negotiations – where possible ensuring that no further action is taken against you.

Neighbour Development Concerns

Is your neighbour proposing to build something that causes you concern? It’s REALLY easy to object to the Planning Department, however, it is not so easy to ensure your objection covers points that the Council can take into consideration. We can help you ensure that your objection raises valid points which can be used as reasons for refusal. Our significant Local Planning Authority experience has taught us that many objections fall away very quickly as they do not raise concern with issues that can be dealt with through the planning process. Let us help you get it right.

Feasibility/Site Appraisals

Ever wondered what your site could have built on it? Curious as to the potential of your property? Wondering whether buying a property at auction is worth the investment? We can help you understand what potential exists, and help to provide you with some confidence as to what could be achieved.

Community Engagement

Planning a development which is likely to impact on local people? Transparent Planning can assist with engaging the local community on the proposal, helping them understand what is proposed, understanding their concerns, and helping all parties feel involved in the process, and to some extent, the end design.

Land Promotion

Is your land suitable for residential or other development? If you don’t wish to develop it yourself, we can assist with promoting your land – both through the Council’s site allocation process and with other Developers who may be interested in acquiring the land.