Services
Whether you are planning to make a real estate acquisition, considering the development potential of land/building(s), or if you have been refused planning permission, LAUK Planning is ready to step-in to provide a solution tailored to your individual requirements.
You will be guided through the complexities of the planning system and have the planning process expertly negotiated on your behalf.
LAUK Planning can manage the entire planning process from initial pre-application discussions right through to the submission and determination of the planning application.
Gaining planning permission and optimising the development potential of land/building(s) is the raison d’être of LAUK Planning and this is delivered through the following services:
Planning Applications
Planning application preparation is one of LAUK Planning's key services.
LAUK Planning can produce the documents required to support your planning application including Planning Statements and Design & Access Statements.
Advice can also be provided on the instruction of additional external consultants to produce the technical information necessary to support your application.
Where a multi-disciplinary team is required LAUK Planning will act as project manager, coordinating the development team throughout the planning process.
Following the submission of your planning application LAUK Planning will liaise with the relevant Local Planning Authority in order to smoothly manage the decision making process.
Planning / Development Appraisals
LAUK Planning can provide standalone appraisals to advise you of the development potential of your site.
This will include an analysis of site specific constraints; an assessment of development options, in the context of relevant planning policy and guidance; as well as advice regarding strategy and timings.
LAUK Planning can also, where appropriate, advise on and manage any necessary public engagement.
Planning Appeals
In the event that you have been refused planning permission, LAUK Planning can advise on your prospects of gaining permission through the appeal process.
LAUK Planning can provide representation in appeals decided through written representations; hearings; or public inquiries.
An initial written opinion on the likelihood of appeal success can be provided and, where possible, steps will be identified to improve your case.
Environmental Impact Assessment
For more complex projects, LAUK Planning can provide advice in respect of Environmental Impact Assessment legislation and can submit Screening and Scoping Requests to Local Planning Authorities on your behalf.
Where necessary Environmental Statements can be coordinated and their submission managed.