Understanding whether planning permission is required is an essential first step in any development project. J & J Planning & Design provides professional planning permission advice helping landowners, developers and homeowners understand planning requirements before submitting a planning application.

Our planning consultants review development proposals and provide guidance on planning policy, permitted development rights and planning application requirements. This early planning advice helps clients understand whether planning permission is required and how best to approach the planning process.

Planning permission may be required for a wide range of development proposals including new dwellings, residential extensions, change of use of buildings, barn conversions, rural development projects and commercial development. Each proposal must be considered in the context of national planning policy, local development plans and site-specific planning constraints.

By seeking planning advice before submitting an application, clients can better understand the planning prospects of their proposal and identify potential issues that may need to be addressed during the planning process.

J & J Planning & Design regularly advises clients on planning strategy, development potential and planning policy considerations. Our aim is to provide clear and practical planning advice that helps clients prepare well supported planning applications and maximise the likelihood of securing planning permission.