Hertfordshire

Planning Consultants Hertfordshire

J & J Planning & Design provides professional planning consultancy services across Hertfordshire, supporting landowners, developers and homeowners in securing planning permission for a wide range of development proposals.

Our planning consultants have experience working with local planning authorities including St Albans City & District Council, East Hertfordshire District Council, Dacorum Borough Council and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. This enables us to provide informed advice on local planning policy, site constraints and the key factors that influence planning decisions across the county.

We assist with a broad range of developments including residential schemes, new dwellings, extensions, change of use proposals and small-scale developments. By preparing clear, well-structured planning applications and supporting documentation, we help clients present robust proposals to the relevant Hertfordshire planning authority.

Our services include preparing and submitting planning applications, offering planning advice, supporting planning appeals and undertaking site feasibility assessments. Where required, we coordinate with external consultants to ensure all necessary reports and supporting information are included within the submission.

For those considering development opportunities in Hertfordshire, we provide early-stage planning advice to assess viability, identify risks and guide the most effective route forward.

Through practical advice and a structured approach, we support clients in navigating the planning system and progressing their development proposals with confidence.

For an overview of the current strategic planning position across Hertfordshire, please visit: https://www.jjdesign.org.uk/news-updates/update-on-planning-in-hertfordshire/

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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 [...]