PLANNING CONSULTANCY SERVICES
The multi-disciplined team at Desmonde Associates offer a unique benefit during the planning process through having in house design team advise to advise and direct on planning applications.
Utilising an approach grounded in experience, legislature and policy, we offer the highest chance of success when it comes to a planning submission, objection or appeal.
Our experience in Heritage and Conservation works facilitate a comprehensive and highly detailed approach to making Listed Buidling Consent applications ensuring the preservation of heritage whilst enabling the adaptation and us of historic buildings in a modern context.
Regardless of your planning requirements, ranging from a full application to just simple advice, we are able to deliver a personable, professional and reliable service, ensuring peace of mind for our clients.
We offer our services both locally and nationally with extensive experience working throughout the United Kingdom with both, private and public sector clients.
Get in contact with one of the team to find out how we can help you.
OUR SERVICES
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If you require advice or support with a submission or preparation of a planning application our expert services in Planning Applications give the best opportunity for success.
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If a previous application has been refused, it is important to remember you can appeal the decision of the local authority. This process is highly involved, and the specialist expertise of Desmonde Associates will ensure the greatest chance of success.
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If you live in an AONB or Conservation Area, it can often be difficult to obtain planning permission. The key to success is ensuring sufficient consideration has been given to the environmental impact. Desmonde Associates has several years of experience when dealing with such matters.
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Making alterations or changes to a Listed Building requires express permission from the local authority Conservation Officer. Protecting our nations historic assets is vital in preserving our shared heritage. Services such as Statements of Significance, Heritage Impact Assessments and Conservation Management Plans are vital parts of a Listed Building Consent application. At Desmonde Associates we are experts in dealing with historic and heritage assets.
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Prior to undertaking the works for a planning application, it is advised to perform a Feasibility Study. A Feasibility Study will aim to identify possible areas of contention which may arise through the planning process saving time later in the process. Feasibility Studies can also be used to inform an investment plan and/or a business case. Desmonde Associates has substantial experience undertaking Feasibility Studies across several scales of development.
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Accurate and presentable information is crucial to a successful planning application. A measured survey is required to present the assets current condition and arrangement as well as inform on the design process. Our highly skilled team of Architectural Technologists are able to deliver 2D technical drawings and 3D models for use in design and planning.
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Identifying the conditions of a site greatly improves the level of detail in a planning submission and can be used to support a development as well as object to a development. Items such as a Landscape Character Assessment facilitate the planners being able to more accurately identify the suitability of the proposed development in relation to the local setting and vernacular.
The Way We Work
Our planning specialists have years of experience navigating the planning process. Whether you want to make a new planning application or have been refused an existing one, we can work with you to deliver the best possible outcome.
Our design and planning teams can ensure a complete and comprehensive package is delivered on time and on budget.
If you are thinking of building your dream home, or just looking to extend, our unique phased approach is the most cost effective way of delivering on your project.
We always recommend a pre-planning application, this minimises the financial and time risks for our clients. It also gives everybody involved time to consider the best options for development.
Our one to one service means you will be dealing with a single representative, this takes the stress out of managing what can become a complex and long process. We want to make your planning journey as stress free as possible.
If you have been refused a planning application previously, this does not always mean it is the end f the line. Through the appeals process we work on delivering the best outcome for our clients.
Liaising with both you and with our extensive connections in local council we can often find a workable solution for everyone.
If you own or manage a listed building, we understand how difficult it can be to make any alterations. Through our team we can guide and help you through the listed building consent process.
Our expertise in heritage and conservation mean we have a broad range of skills to help in planning and design works, offering cost effective and time saving solutions to often very complex problems.
Get in contact to find out how we can help you.
Our Skills
Planning Applications,
Planning Objections,
Planning Appeals,
Listed Building Consent,
Feasibility Study,
AONB and Conservation Area.