Our services
Established in 2001, Plan Research is an independent consultancy offering advice and support from chartered professionals on all aspects of town and country planning in England, including:
- Planning applications
- Enforcement issues
- Pre-application advice
- Certificates of lawfulness
- Appeals against refusal of planning permission
- Conservation areas and listed building consents
- Design and Access statements
- Green travel plans
- Community planning and neighbourhood engagement
- Planning appraisals
Community planning and the Localism Act
Submitted by Martha on Fri, 13/01/2012 - 16:46On Saturday 26th November, Martha James MRTPI helped organise a conference for CPRE and IWALC on the planning system post Localism Act. The event was attended by over one hundred people, including Andrew Turner MP, County Councillors, representatives of non-profit organisations and interested members of the public.
Planning the Jimi Hendrix Memorial Garden
Submitted by Martha on Sat, 07/01/2012 - 16:01Here's a video about a planning case that made national news, now successfully resolved with our expert advice!
Special offer - One hour of advice for just £50!
Submitted by Martha on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 17:37We know that some of our clients need an answer to a specific town planning query, but do not always want to engage a consultant to manage the whole case on their behalf. It is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain advice from Local Authorities on planning matters. Some authorities now even charge a fee for informal pre-application discussions.
Winning a planning appeal against a "Garden Grabbing" refusal
Submitted by Martha on Thu, 05/01/2012 - 17:14Martha James MRTPI discusses a recent successful appeal against a Local Authority refusal of planning permission with client Mr. Watts. The local authority had tried to prevent the construction of a house on the basis that it represented "garden grabbing". The Planning Inspectorate overturned the refusal after Plan Research helped with an appeal.
