Planning Potential

And now for something completely different

At Planning Potential, we provide clear and effective advice to meet your specific needs. Since our business was formed in 2005, we've delivered solutions to address a wide variety of planning challenges.

If you're looking for some advice before you acquire a piece of land, need us to prepare and submit a planning application, or simply want to obtain permission for a change in the way your business operates, we have the necessary expertise.

Our planners have a wide range of skills and experience to respond to any challenge and we're always available to provide timely advice "“ where and when you need it. With offices in Central London, Harrogate and Bristol, we are well placed to respond to projects throughout the UK.

What you can expect from us:

The support you need, when you need it "” we provide bespoke planning solutions, quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

To be kept informed "” we'll keep you up to speed with changes in legislation and monitor any issues that may affect your plans.

Responsible project management "” our consultants take ownership so that you can focus on running your business.

A consistent and reliable service "” from the same consultants, for the duration of your project and beyond.

Successful solutions "” we will work with you to develop proposals that are worthy of approval and we'll help you win support from local authorities, politicians and the local community.

More than just planning advice "” we will provide you with all the support you need to achieve the outcome you're looking for.

Plans you can be proud of"” like you, we care about the built environment and want to make a positive contribution to it.

Evidence-based advice "” we've worked on hundreds of projects over the last 10 years and can draw on our experience to build compelling cases.

Legal: Licensed Access to the Bar

Legal: Public Inquiries

Local & Strategic Planning: Development Briefs

Local & Strategic Planning: Local Plans

Local & Strategic Planning: Development Plan Monitoring

Conservation: Conservation Areas

Conservation: Historic Towns / Sites

Conservation: Listed Buildings

Conservation: World Heritage Sites

Business: Advertisements / Canopies / Blinds

Business: Business and Science Parks

Business: Change of Use

Business: Car Parking / Access

Business: Enforcement

Business: Extensions / Alterations of Premises

Business: Lawful Development Certificates

Business: New Premises

Countryside & Environment: Environmental Impact Assessments

Countryside & Environment: Environmental Statements

Housing: Housing Design Layout

Neighbourhood & Community Planning: Public Participation

Health Planning: Health Centres

Health Planning: Hospices

Health Planning: Nursing Homes

Housing: Affordable Housing

Housing: Appeals

Housing: Applications

Housing: Boundaries / Curtilage

Housing: Car Parking

Housing: Housing Needs Studies

Housing: House Extensions

Housing: Objections

Housing: Residential Developments

Housing: Social Housing

Industrial: Light Industry

Industrial: Service Industry

Legal: Advocacy

Legal: Appeals

Negotiation & Dispute Resolution: Expert Witness

Negotiation & Dispute Resolution: Planning Gain

Negotiation & Dispute Resolution: Section 106 Agreements

Local & Strategic Planning: Development Plan Representation

Local & Strategic Planning: EIP (Examination in Public)

Local & Strategic Planning: Green Belt

Local & Strategic Planning: Sub-regional Planning

Research: Feasibility Studies

Research: Land Availabiltiy Studies

Research: Research / Surveys

Research: Site Appraisals

Retail: Advertisements / Canopies / Blinds

Retail: Change of Use

Retail: Factory Outlet Centres

Retail: Motorway Service Areas

Retail: Out of Town Sites

Retail: Retail Impact Studies

Retail: Shops

Retail: Supermarkets

Retail: Town Centres

Tourism & Leisure: Cinemas

Tourism & Leisure: Guest Houses / B&B

Tourism & Leisure: Fast Food / Take Away Outlets

Tourism & Leisure: Health Clubs

Tourism & Leisure: Hotels

Tourism & Leisure: Playing Fields

Tourism & Leisure: Public Houses

Tourism & Leisure: Restaurants

Tourism & Leisure: Stadiums

Urban Regeneration: Brownfield Sites

Tourism & Leisure: Sport & Recreational Strategies

Economic Development: Development Strategies

Economic Development: Economic Research

Economic Development: Feasibility Studies

Health Planning: BREEAM Assessments

Housing: Eco-Homes Assessments

Enforcement: Appeals

Enforcement: Remedial Action

Local & Strategic Planning: Statements of Community Involvement

Local & Strategic Planning: Core Strategies

Research: Housing Needs Assessments

Research: Viability and Planning Assessments and Inquiries

Employment: Distribution and Warehousing

Employment: Offices

Neighbourhood & Community Planning: Community and Stakeholder Consultation Events

Countryside & Environment: Green Belt

Countryside & Environment: Code for Sustainable Homes

Retail: Site Design Layout

Local & Strategic Planning: Area Development Frameworks

Local & Strategic Planning: Planning Strategies

Urban Regeneration: Waterfront Sites

Urban Regeneration: Town & City Centre Revitalisation Schemes

Business: Offices

Housing: Code for Sustainable Homes