Change of Use
We regularly help our clients secure planning permission for a change of use. Just some of our 2010 applications include: Shop (A1) > Restaurant (A3) Church (D1) > School (D1) Shop (A1) > Gym (D2) House (C3) > Offices (B1) Office (B1) > Mini cab office (sui generis) Shop (A1) > Takeaway (A5) Office (B1) > Dentists (D1) Shop (A1) > Health Care Centre (D1) Each application comes with its own challenges, but if you can prove to the Council that there is a need for the new use then you are half way there. We can help prepare professional evidence to show that the existing use is redundant ...
Our Services
Plainview Planning specialise in securing valuable planning permissions for residential and commercial sites throughout the UK. From large residential developments involving hundreds of homes to home extensions and changes of use – at Plainview we strive to prepare dynamic and persuasive planning applications for every project, whatever the scale. Planning Applications and Appeals We produce effective planning applications drawing upon our knowledge of local, regional and national policy. We have full access to important case law and legislation to help support your application. Strategic Land Promotion We monitor Local Development Frameworks (LDF) and Strategic Land Availability Assessments (SHLAA) throughout the UK and can act ...
Planning Applications
Plainview Planning specialise in securing valuable planning permissions for residential and commercial sites throughout the UK. From large residential developments involving hundreds of homes to home extensions and changes of use - at Plainview we strive to prepare dynamic and persuasive planning applications for every project, whatever the scale. Let us help you secure the planning permission you need. We know how best to present a planning application or appeal, and have an excellent track record. We can save you time, money and headaches. At Plainview Planning we strive to keep everything as simple as possible. All our work is on a fixed fee basis, with no nasty surprises on our invoices. ...
Permitted Development
New permitted development rules came into force on 1st October 2008. The rules allow you to make certain amendments to your home without having to secure a formal planning permission. The Government have tried to make the new rules simple, but when you delve into the Statutory Instrument you realise that it is a bit of a minefield. If you don’t know your Article 1(5) from your Article 4 then Plainview can help guide you through the process, and avoid expensive mistakes. PD Check For a fixed fee we can: Check that your property has permitted development rights Check Article 1(5), Article 4 and conservation area ...
Planning Appeals
If you have received a refusal from the Council then all is not lost. You have the right to appeal to the Secretary of State within 6 months of the decision (or 3 months in the case of a Householder application). You have three routes of appeal open to you: Written Representations Informal Hearings Public Inquiries We can help you choose the appropriate route and take you through the process. We have access to a wealth of case law and appeal precedents to help construct a robust and successful appeal. Fees Plainview Planning works on a fixed fee basis. Following our initial free consultation we will clearly set out ...
Development Appraisal
We can quickly tell you what you can build, whether you'll get permission and what it will cost. Our development appraisals contain: Planning history of the site Review of site constraints/opportunities Current and emerging Local and National Planning Policies Estimate of final end value Indicative 3D sketches of a scheme Aerial photography and OS Maps Each report is tailored to your specific requirements and can be ready when you need it.
Strategic
Many Councils are currently preparing Local Development Frameworks that will eventually replace the existing Local Plan or Unitary Development Plan. This presents an opportunity for a landowner to get involved in the consultation process and try and get their land included as a future development site. We can help coordinate your promotion efforts to make sure that the Council is provided with persuasive documentation about your site and the right groups are lobbied at the right time. We monitor the status of Local Development Frameworks throughout the country and are well placed to guide you through the administrative and political process. Many Council's ...
