Planning Check
Understand whether your proposed business use may need planning permission.
Explore Planning CheckSpecialist change of use planning advice
Opening doors for your business.
Found the perfect premises? Planning a move? Ready for more space?
We help businesses understand their planning options, find the right premises and make their next move with confidence.
- Expert advice from a Chartered Town Planner
- Clear, practical guidance without the jargon
- A small business, on your side
Our services
How we can help
Whether you're just exploring your options or ready to make a change, we help businesses find the right space, navigate planning requirements and move forward with confidence.
Premises Assessment
Compare the initial planning potential of shortlisted properties.
Explore Premises Assessment
Planning Applications
Professional support with change-of-use applications and planning statements.
Planning Application Services
Retrospective Planning
Already changed the use? Find out what your planning options may be.
Retrospective Planning AdviceGood planning advice should open doors, not leave you wondering which one to knock on.
OUR APPROACH TO PLANNING
Premises Assessment
Before you commit.
Found a promising property? Or perhaps several?
Our Premises Assessment helps you compare the planning potential of shortlisted properties, identify possible obstacles and make more informed decisions before signing a lease or purchase agreement.
Explore Premises AssessmentsCase Studies
Changing places.
We've helped independent businesses turn their ideas into reality, from hair salons and fitness studios to restaurants and care homes. Here are a few of our lovely clients.
Cutting it fine!
A dream of opening a home hair studio faced objections. We helped turn that dream into reality.
It's a knockout!
A boxing charity needed a new home to inspire disadvantaged young people. We helped make it happen.
A healthy change.
An independent wellbeing business had a vision for an empty space. We helped bring it to life.
The ink wasn't dry!
A tattoo studio faced an uncertain future. We helped put things right so the business could thrive.
The art of flexibility.
Big ambitions, restrictive planning rules and local opposition. We helped an independent gallery find room to grow.
A place to call home.
Four vulnerable young people needed a safe, supportive home. We helped open the door to a brighter future.
Retrospective planning
Already made your move?
Sometimes a business is already up and running before the planning position becomes clear. If you've discovered that permission may be needed, we can help you understand your options.
No lectures. Just practical advice about what to do next.
Retrospective Planning Advice
A personal approach
A small business, on your side.
We're a small business too. We understand the investment, uncertainty and sheer hard work that goes into building something of your own. Our job is to help you navigate planning requirements with clarity and confidence, so you can concentrate on your business.
Got something in mind?
Let's plan for change.
Tell us what you're planning. We'd love to hear about it.
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