Town Planning
What we do
Planning strategies that unlock opportunity.
Successful development starts with a clear understanding of what can be achieved and how to navigate the planning system. Our town planning team provides strategic planning advice that helps clients unlock opportunities, manage risk and move projects forward with confidence.
Working across residential, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, heritage and mixed-use developments, we support projects of all scales, from individual sites and changes of use through to strategic land promotion and major development schemes. We work with landowners, developers, businesses, public sector organisations and private clients, providing clear, commercially focused advice tailored to each project’s objectives.
From initial site appraisals and planning applications to appeals and long-term development strategies, we help clients make informed decisions and secure positive planning outcomes.
Our Approach
Informed by policy.Focused on outcomes.
Planning is about more than interpreting policy. It requires an understanding of place, local priorities, stakeholder interests and the factors that influence decision-making.
We take a proactive approach, engaging early to identify opportunities, understand constraints and establish a planning strategy that supports both the site and the client’s ambitions. By working closely with architects, landscape architects and specialist consultants, we help shape proposals that are robust, policy-aligned and responsive to their local context.
Combining strategic insight with practical experience, we guide projects through an increasingly complex planning environment, helping clients make confident decisions at every stage of the development process.
How we delivery
Turning planning potential into planning permission.
Securing planning consent requires a balance of technical expertise, effective communication and commercial awareness. Our role is to create a clear pathway from development opportunity to planning approval.
Our team brings experience from both local authority and private-sector environments, providing valuable insight into how planning applications are assessed, negotiated and determined. This understanding allows us to anticipate challenges, engage effectively with stakeholders and develop solutions that maximise the likelihood of success.
Whether preparing planning submissions, coordinating supporting information, promoting strategic land or managing planning appeals, we focus on achieving practical outcomes that support delivery. Proactive, responsive and solutions-focused, we help clients navigate the planning process with clarity and confidence.
Town Planning Projects
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Planning Insights
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Talk to our Team
Whether you're exploring a development opportunity, preparing a planning application or moving a project into delivery, our team can help.
Shaun Travers
Town Planning Director
Known for his pragmatic advice and collaborative approach, Shaun navigates complex planning challenges, builds consensus and secures the permissions needed to move projects forward.
Dave Norris
Town Planning Consultant
With extensive local authority and consultancy experience, Dave brings valuable insight into planning policy, politics and process, helping unlock development potential.
Lucy Bird
Town Planning Consultant
Drawing on experience shaping major London developments, Lucy creates planning strategies that unlock opportunities, build consensus and turn ambitious visions into deliverable projects.
Charlotte Duff
Associate | Town Planning Consultant
Known for her approachable style and can-do attitude, Charlotte enjoys working with clients to unlock opportunities and overcome planning hurdles. She brings clarity, organisation and a friendly face to every project.
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