Buckinghamshire

Planning Consultants Buckinghamshire

J & J Planning & Design provides professional planning consultancy services across Buckinghamshire, helping landowners, developers and property owners secure planning permission for residential, rural and commercial development in the county.

Our planning consultants have experience working with planning authorities across Buckinghamshire and the surrounding counties. This experience enables us to provide clear advice on planning policy, development constraints and the planning processes that influence planning decisions.

We support a wide range of development projects including residential development, planning applications for new dwellings, barn conversions, rural development proposals and extensions to existing properties. By preparing carefully structured planning submissions and supporting planning statements, our team helps clients present strong development proposals to the Buckinghamshire planning authority.

Our planning consultancy services include preparing and submitting planning applications, providing planning permission advice, supporting planning appeals and undertaking site feasibility assessments. We also coordinate with architects, environmental consultants and other specialists where required to ensure planning submissions contain the appropriate supporting documentation.

For developers and landowners exploring development opportunities in Buckinghamshire, our planning consultants can provide early planning advice to assess development potential and identify planning risks before proposals progress further.

Through clear communication and practical planning guidance, we help clients progress development proposals and navigate the planning system with confidence.

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Permission in Principle Granted for New Homes in Cambridgeshire

Huntingdonshire District Council has granted Permission in Principle (PiP) for between 5 and 7 new homes on a site in Cambridgeshire. A key reason for the approval was the Council’s current shortfall in housing [...]

Planning Approval Granted for Four New Homes in Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a full planning application for the construction of four dwellings including two bungalows. The scheme will feature a shared private drive, landscaping, and biodiversity enhancements. Key considerations included: Location: [...]

Appeal Allowed – Residential Development Approved in Principle – Cambridgeshire

Permission in Principle (PIP) granted for a residential development of 7 to 9 dwellings in Huntingdonshire. The Planning Inspector allowed the appeal following Huntingdonshire District Council’s refusal of the original application. The main issue was [...]

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Bedford
9th April, 2026

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2050 – Update (April 2026)

Bedford Borough is preparing a new Local Plan 2050 under the revised plan-led system introduced through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act and associated regulations. The new plan will provide a comprehensive, long-term framework to guide development across the borough to 2050. Key dates and milestones The approved timetable sets out a structured programme of plan preparation: April 2026 – Publication of the notice [...]

2nd April, 2026

Central Bedfordshire Local Plan Progress Update – April 2026

Central Bedfordshire Council has updated the timetable for preparing its new Local Plan following recent changes to national planning guidance. The revised process introduces several new stages in the preparation of Local Plans, including early consultation and formal “Gateway” reviews with the Planning Inspectorate. Although the process has changed, the council is still aiming to adopt the new Local Plan by December 2028. The [...]

1st April, 2026

2026 Planning News Update – Q1

During Q1 of 2026, the pace of planning reform has continued to accelerate. The Government’s commitment to boosting housing delivery and unlocking major infrastructure remains firmly at the forefront of the agenda. In this update, we reflect on progress over the first quarter of the year—reviewing national planning updates under the new system, tracking key National Infrastructure projects entering examination, and highlighting appeal decisions [...]