Planning
Development Strategies
The use of land in the future will be greatly influenced by the designation afforded to it within emerging Local Development Frameworks and their associated development strategies. This statutory plan coverage is being established on a countrywide basis and landowners and developers themselves should take advantage of the opportunity to influence the designation given to their land / property by participating in the plan process. They do need to view their properties for the longer term as the process can be lengthy.
The emphasis on brownfield development in towns and cities is important in the context of emerging strategies where site assembly is a key ingredient and sites need to be actively promoted for future development.
The careful preparation and submission of representations or objections to emerging plans is most important in order to optimise land value in the future. Our town planning consultants are experienced in this field and participate in Public Inquiries and Hearings.
Development Consultancy
Our broader experience in the world of Planning and Development enables us to offer comprehensive development advice from the initial searches for development sites through first stage appraisal and assessment. Early concept formulation and advice on master planning and optimising benefits and values is essential. Advice on Masterplans, for Public Authorities and Private Development Companies seeking to release redundant hospital estates, sites for redevelopment and major tranches of land, is an important and a major activity of our integrated professional team.
Planning Applications & Appeals
Advice on the submission of planning applications whether outline or detailed requires an in-depth knowledge of planning policies and legislation. his advice forms a major part of our work together with advice on appeals against planning contravention and Enforcement Notices.
The importance of obtaining the right professional advice at all stages of the planning process to ensure the landowner maximizes the value of his assets has never been greater.
Full details of our range of services, including terms and conditions, are available on request.
Contacts:
Gill Brown ADV.Dip - Planning & The Environment - Birmingham office 0121 456 8886
Colin Totney BSc Dip TP, FRICS, MRTPI - Birmingham city centre office 0121 237 4850
Nigel Gough BSc Dip TP, FRICS, MRTPI - Birmingham office 0121 456 2200
