Planning applications have to be submitted and planning permission obtained for a wide range of developments, building operations and uses. The planning system has been developed over many years to make sure that things get built in the right place. It aims to balance the development the country needs – for example, new homes, factories, offices, and schools – with the need to protect and improve the environment. The government considers this balance is essential to ensure that development and growth are environmentally sustainable; that is, meeting the needs of the present without affecting the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Clients may become involved in the planning process through having to submit a planning application. This could be for a major new development or a new business building or an extention to existing premises. There will potentially 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 from conception to completion.