Planning applications have to be submitted and planning permission obtained for a wide range of developments, building operations and uses.

For many Farmers and Landowners the ability to develop or expand an existing enterprise will depend on obtaining planning permission. This may be for new or extended buildings or for a change of use. Balancing the often onerous demands of the planning authority with the demands of the core business is a challenge in its self. This is something that the Rural planning Team can help with, whether it is a simple prior notification for Agricultural Development or a detailed application for building conversions or a change of use.

In village and edge of town locations the Strategic Land Team can advise on suitability and capacity for more comprehensive forms of development including new town and urban extensions.

In almost every case, however, there will be a wide range of matters that the planning application will need to address. These could include such things as:

• Traffic Impact
• Flood Risk
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Ecology (increasingly a key consideration)
• Sustainability
• Public Consultation

Kirkby & Diamond has considerable experience of the planning application process. Key members of the firm's planning team have held senior appointments with some of the region's local planning authorities. They understand the planning process in a way that only an 'insider' can. This knowledge can be beneficial to clients in achieving their desired outcome.

 
Kirkby & Diamond can assist by:

• Appraising proposals and advising on requirements in relation to strategy.
• Negotiating with Local Authorities.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Managing Consultancy Teams towards the delivery of a comprehensive planning solution.

Kirkby & Diamond can be appointed as agents for planning applications and thus manage the process for from conception to completion.