Independent Planning Consultancy

LAUK Planning is an independent Town & Country Planning Consultancy, based in Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire, providing specialist professional advice on all aspects of the planning system.

SERVICES

About


LAUK Planning offers general planning advice, appraisals, planning application and appeal services within the South East region.

Gaining planning permission and optimising the development potential of land and building(s) is the fundamental objective of all the services offered.

If you need planning permission, for a project big or small, look no further.

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.

Experience


LAUK Planning is headed by Laura Ashton who is a Chartered Town & Country Planner with over 17 years professional experience. Laura holds an undergraduate degree in Town & Country Planning, a post graduate Masters in Development Planning and is a Fully Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Laura has been employed by some of the top planning consultancies in the UK, as well as a medium size house builder. She also has a wealth of experience working for Local Planning Authorities. Laura has worked as a Major Projects consultant at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and Aylesbury Vale District Council and was employed as a Team Manager at Wokingham Borough Council. Laura's extensive experience working for both the public and private sector has given her a unique insight and understanding of the development and planning application process. Most importantly Laura has an intimate understanding of the inner-workings and decision making within Local Planning Authorities.

Laura's experience spans the residential, retail, commercial, leisure, healthcare and education sectors. Throughout her career Laura has represented a range of clients spanning from household names to individual land owners. Laura is very much a “town and country” planner, having extensive experience of both urban and rural planning which includes dealing with both countryside and Green Belt issues.

Given the breadth of Laura's experience, she has the ability to provide sound and professional advice on many different areas of planning. Laura can advise on anything from residential extensions, to large leisure buildings, right up to strategic housing land promotion. Laura has vast experience of guiding both small and large development schemes through the planning process.

 

Fees


LAUK Planning will offer an initial no obligation assessment of your development proposals. The initial assessment will include a suggested planning strategy and clear fixed fees for any planning services recommended.

Contact


Do you have a project you would like to discuss? Then please get in touch.

Email:
laura.ashton@laukplanning.co.uk
Mobile: 07917 151272

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