Pre-Applications

Initial Feasibility & Policy Alignment

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• Comprehensive Application Review: In-depth assessment of applications based on years of practical experience within local authorities, ensuring thorough understanding of planning nuances

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• Policy Audit: Rigorous evaluation of proposals against established frameworks, including the Local Plan, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), and Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs), drawing on years of expertise in navigating these documents

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• Constraints Mapping: Identification of site-specific restrictions, including Conservation Areas, Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), Flood Zones, and Listed Building status

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• Organising and attending pre-application meetings, providing clients with tailored, professional guidance informed by years of working within local authority planning departments

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• Issuance of detailed Pre-Application Advice Note that reflects the team’s deep understanding of policy requirements and site-specific constraints