PICKUP TOWN PLANNING

Do you need some help and guidance to understand the complexities of the current Planning System? Matthew may be able to help you with the following: -

  • Planning applications
  • Drafting of supporting Planning Policy / Design and Access Statements; Coordination and submission of planning applications electronically via the Planning Portal.
  • Planning Appeals
  • Review, advice and preparation of Grounds of Appeal Statements for the lodging of planning appeals. Specializes in appeals determined via the Written Representation and Hearing procedures.
  • Development Appraisals
  • Straightforward common sense advice regarding the planning potential and capacity of a site.
  • Detailed Negotiations
  • Use of experience and local knowledge / contacts to negotiate a positive outcome.
  • Enforcement Issues
  • Sound knowledge of planning enforcement processes and procedures; ability and aptitude to negotiate with Council's Enforcement Planners.
  • Neighbour Representations
  • In depth knowledge of how to make representations on behalf of third parties in respect of planning applications and appeals.

    • Matthew will always do his best to try to help and explain your options to any given situation. He will offer his honest expert opinion, based on years of experience working in both the public and private sectors.