services

  • HC Planning offers free initial advice and telephone consultations.

    Following an initial discussion, it may be beneficial to arrange a site visit, to look at and discuss possible development opportunities.

  • HC Planning can provide full and detailed site appraisals. A site appraisal would normally include a site visit and written advice on the constraints and opportunities for developing a site, including consideration of the relevant Local Authorities planning policies.

    Site appraisals can be useful to consider multiple development opportunities in detail.

    Pre-purchase appraisals can assist in determining whether your aspirations for a site are likely to be achievable.

  • HC Planning offers full planning consultancy services for all application types, including the preparation, submission and negotiation of planning applications, to include:

    • Planning Statements

    • Design and Access Statements

    • Heritage Statements

    • Application Submission

    • Application Monitoring

    • Negotiation with Local Authorities

    • Representation at Planning Committees

    • Review of planning permissions and conditions

    • Discharge of condition applications

    • Completion of CIL forms

    • Organisation of Public Consultation Events

  • HC Planning can coordinate full planning application packages, to include the organisation of all external surveys required and the necessary plans. Architect recommendations can be provided.

    Hannah works closely with a number of external consultants, including:

    • Ecologists

    • Landscape Architects

    • Arboricultural Consultants

    • Drainage Engineers

    • Transport Consultants

    • Lighting Consultants

    • Contaminated Land Experts

    • Topographic Surveyors

    • Structural Engineers

    • Architects

    • Architectural Technicians

    • Retail Impact Assessors

    • Viability Appraisals

    • Quantity Surveyors

    • Archeologists

    • Heritage Experts

  • HC Planning can assist you with all types of appeals, including reviewing reasons for refusal and advising on whether to appeal a decision.

    Hannah can prepare Appeal Statements and Applications for Costs, as well as representing you at appeal, with experience of written representation appeals, hearings and public inquiries.

application types

Residential

HC Planning can advise on the relevant planning policies and assist you with getting planning permission for all scales of residential development, from single units and replacement dwellings to large scale, multiple unit sites for development.

Commercial

HC Planning can advise on gaining planning permission for a wide range of commercial developments, including new and expanded business parks, redevelopment, extensions to existing commercial buildings and changes of use.

CONVERSIONS

HC Planning can advise on getting permission for all types of building conversions, including traditional barn conversions and prior notifications for the conversion of buildings utilising permitted development rights, such as Class Q.

Gypsy and Traveller

HC Planning can advise on and assist you in securing permission for new Gypsy and Traveller sites and expanding existing sites. Hannah is experienced in dealing with this type of application and successfully negotiating approvals with Local Authorities.

rURAL

HC Planning can advise on a wide range of rural planning matters, including agricultural and equestrian developments for new buildings and rural workers dwellings. Hannah is particularly experienced in assisting equestrian businesses and has an in depth knowledge of equestrian activities.

hOUSEHOLDER

Many home extensions are permitted development. HC Planning can advise you on whether you need planning permission to extend or alter your home and your next steps, which may include obtaining a Lawful Development Certificate or applying for Planning Permission.