South East

Plainview Planning was founded in Horsham, Sussex. We have since worked with every local authority in the region, providing you with insight and advice for all of your development projects.

Berkshire

With offices in West London and Cheltenham, we regularly work throughout the M4 corridor. We have undertaken recent projects in Reading, Slough, Windsor and Wokingham.

Hampshire

From a garden office development in Basingstoke & Deane, through to a major residential land-promotion scheme in the New Forest (Fordingbridge) – Plainview Planning works throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

South Downs

Get the latest planning advice on advancing your development within the newly created South Downs National Park

Surrey

We regularly work throughout Surrey, including projects in Guildford, Mole Valley and Waverley. A careful development strategy is essential due to the large swathes of protected countryside and green belt.

Sussex

Plainview was founded in Sussex, and since then we have worked with all local authorities in the county. Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, Horsham, Worthing and more. Our local knowledge will give your project the best chance of success.

Plainview Planning is a town planning consultancy, founded in Horsham, Sussex. Since then we have gone on to work closely with most Local Councils in the South East region. We know how to best present your development to the Council.

We specialise in securing valuable planning permissions for residential and commercial sites. From large residential developments involving 100s of houses to home extensions and changes of use – at Plainview we strive to prepare dynamic and persuasive planning applications for every project, whatever the scale.

 

Local Expertise

We work throughout the South East and are familiar with most Councils and their policies. We also regularly work within the South Downs National Park. Some of the Councils we have worked with in the last 12 months include:

  • Adur District Council
  • Arun District Council
  • Horsham District Council
  • Brighton & Hove City Council
  • Chichester District Council
  • Crawley Borough Council
  • Elmbridge Borough Council
  • Guildford Borough Council
  • Mid Sussex District Council
  • Mole Valley District Council
  • Reading Borough Council
  • Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
  • Waverley Borough Council
  • Woking Borough Council
  • Worthing Borough Council

 

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 or appeal.

 

Strategic Land Promotion

We monitor Local Development Frameworks (LDF) and Strategic Land Availability Assessments (SHLAA) throughout the UK and can act quickly to get your site included in forthcoming policy.

 

Development Appraisals

We can provide fast estimates of final end value and sketch up example schemes within hours. We always approach developments with a sense of realism – we know what can be achieved and how to achieve it.

 

Other Services

 
Why Use Plainview Planning?

Why Use Plainview Planning?

We appreciate that there are lots of planning consultants and architects out there - so why choose Plainview Planning?

We are a friendly, approachable firm that takes pride in providing honest advice and innovative solutions to our clients. We also believe that everyone deserves expert planning advice, and we take pride in helping our corporate and private clients every step of the way.


Honest advice

Honest advice

We provide honest up-front advice about your project. If you do not have a good chance of success we will tell you. We think our honest approach to projects is why our three year success rate is 89% for all our applications, appeals and enforcement work.

Our team of planning experts are familiar with all aspects of the planning system, and prepare application and appeal documentation that is robust and persuasive.

Fixed Fee

Fixed Fee

We aim to be very transparent with our fee structure. All projects are on a fixed fee basis, and invoiced stage-by-stage.

There will never be any nasty surprises like photocopying charges, mileage allowance or additional hours.  What you see on a Plainview Planning quote is what you pay. We believe in clear, simple billing for all our clients.

Clear timelines

Clear timelines

We believe in a simple and clear approach to all projects. At the beginning of every new case we break it down into clearly defined stages, with appropriate goals and milestones. This is discussed and agreed with our client from the outset.

We provide regular updates to our clients during each stage, and are always available to discuss your project.