Plainview Planning delivers expert town planning consultancy across England, supporting homeowners, independent developers, businesses, and landowners.
For new housing, householder projects, commercial developments, and rural schemes, our focused, results-driven services include site appraisals, planning strategy, applications and appeals, skilled negotiation during determination, and guidance after decisions. With regional hubs in the South West, South East, London, and East of England, we secure planning consents through clear advice, strategic action, strong collaboration, and effective project management.
At Plainview Planning, we provide specialist planning consultancy nationwide for new housing developments, householder projects, commercial schemes and the rural sector.
Whether your project is residential, commercial or rural in nature, our service offer is built on:
We tailor our process—fact-finding, strategy, preparation, submission, negotiation—to maximise your chances of success.
Structured across geographic hubs to operate efficiently across councils in the South West, South East, Midlands, London and East of England, our expert team offers tailored, results‑driven advice across every stage of the planning process.
We look forward to helping you.
Plainview Planning is an independent consultancy that has supported clients across England since 2008. We believe good planning starts with listening, and we take pride in offering clear, supportive advice. From homeowners and landowners to developers, farmers, and businesses, we think strategically to unlock site potential, achieve development goals, and build trusted relationships that last beyond each project.
Below are some of the commercial clients and organisations we work with. You can view all our recent projects or read our latest news and updates.
We can't thank the team at Plainview Planning enough for our recent planning approval. Getting the certificate of lawfulness has been a lengthy process and they have supported us every step of the way. The difference having this planning permission in place has made to our lives is huge. Great work from a great team!
Mr Cree, Greater Manchester
Just wanted to thank you all for your hard work. You really were first class and without your expertise I’m sure we would have never won the appeal. I will certainly be recommending you.
Mark and Jon Hall, Essex
We received great initial advice and communication on a planning issue that could have gone either way. Whilst being honest and realistic of our chances, together we agreed a strategy for appealing the decision which eventually resulted in an appeal to the Secretary of State. I am pleased to say that we have now finally achieved approval and could not have done it without their advice and professionalism. We would recommend Plainview Planning without hesitation.
Mr & Mrs Boyce, Essex
Thank you all for all that you did to achieve the planning permission. It is great that your experience and hard work - and indeed our nerves! - should be so rewarded. Onward and upward!
Mr & Mrs Colquhoun, Gloucestershire
I have to say, from day one, I knew you would be instrumental to the whole venture succeeding - and I wasn't wrong. You have dealt with it all with gold standard professionalism, and I cannot thank you enough.
Mrs Young, East Yorkshire
I would not hesitate to recommend Plainview Planning. The worry was taken away from me, and I felt confident that my change of use application was all being dealt with in a professional manner.
Mrs Powis-Jones, Gloucestershire
The team at Plainview Planning have provided superb support for our planning application for a new dwelling. They have provided deep expertise, great cross-functional working with our team of architects and consultants, creative solutions to potential barriers and been a pleasure to deal with as well! What more could you ask for?
Mr Lillie, Bristol
On behalf of PKL Group and our client, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the team at Plainview Planning for undertaking such a sterling job in obtaining planning permission on what has been an incredibly complex and sensitive project. We would have absolutely no hesitation in returning to Plainview Planning for future outsourced planning support and I would equally have no hesitation in recommending their service to others.
PKL Group Ltd, Cheshire
Thanks for the great service and support, you made the whole process very straightforward.
Mr Barrett, Essex
Thank you all so much for your help on this, you’ve made the process extremely easy.
Mr Moore, Essex
Thank you so much for your faultless work in helping us get planning permission. You have been amazing, and we will always recommend you to others.
Mrs Faithful, East Hampshire
Faced with a sudden requirement to obtain “Certificates of Lawful Use”, I chanced upon Plainview Planning. A short time later I had a “face to face” meeting to establish an initial rapport and left with a warm feeling of confidence. The project was brought to fruition on time, under budget, and in a most efficacious manner. Communication was first class. Friendly and supportive. Plainview Planning demonstrated professionalism, understanding and commitment to achieve a positive result.
Mr Guignard, London
It was an absolute pleasure having Plainview Planning on board, for our difficult Planning Application. The team was amazing for overlooking and progressing the application focusing on each and every detail, to keep the wheels in motion. I cannot thank you enough. Well done.
Mr M Mohamed, London
I didn’t believe the outcome having to read your email and the EFDC platform several times. It didn’t sink in until Monday morning even after cracking open a bottle of champagne with Sunday dinner. So very grateful for all your amazing services professionalism and support. Thank you.
Mr. Seymour, Essex
You successfully helped us to secure planning early last year. Your input was the turning point for the whole project, for which I am incredibly grateful.
Poppy Construction, Gloucestershire
Thank you very much. I appreciate your responsive and professional service.
Farooq Azami, London
Having recently been granted planning permission for a Paragraph 79 in West Sussex it has been no mean feat! From the outset we were impressed by their positivity and reassurance that if we play the long game we would get there in the end. This has been proven to be true! They were as determined as we were to get the planning passed. We can't thank you enough.
Mr & Mrs Perryman, West Sussex
Plainview Planning are a professional team: they listen to what is being asked of them, then discuss and advise the route to take. They communicate in a timely fashion and there was never need for me to contact or chase them.
Mrs Taylor, Hampshire
Thank you for making our dream come true! For almost 35 years, my wife and I had been trying to obtain planning permission to build our family home. After numerous refusals, we almost gave up hope but were recommended Plainview Planning. It was an absolute pleasure working with the team, who were professional, knowledgeable and effective throughout the process. I would highly recommend Plainview Planning to anyone who needs expert planning advice and guidance.
Mr Tann, Essex
Last year there were four applications to Horsham Planning Department. Each one was specific and required attention to detail to secure planning approval. I was very pleased when each application was 'approved' without too much discussion. This was achieved through the dedicated work of your Plainview Planning Experts, and I would like to thank them for their hard work and determination. I would have no hesitation in recommending your company to my friends and family.
Mr Hallworth, Sussex