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with a brief description of what you intend to do.

We will check it out and advise you correctly.

We will tell you what your costs are likely to be. 

You have nothing to lose by getting in touch.

Planning Applications

There are plenty of sources of information on how to make a planning application.

The 'official' advice is that you are not obliged to use an 'agent' (i.e. Architect or Chartered Architectural Technologist) to make the application on your behalf. This is because the planning process is intended to be openly available to all - and you as an individual have the right to make your own application.

The reality is that planning policy is complex and you need to have a clear understanding of it in order to gain planning approval. You also need to be able to produce scaled drawings in support of the application and be able to provide further information when requested to do so by the planners and other agencies.

This can include for example; detailed site survey (including levels), tree survey, landscaping scheme, flood risk assessment, conceptual and analysis report, access details, visual impact analysis, ecological reports, etc.

This is why planning applications tend to be prepared by a professional agent. The same is true for planning appeals, when expert knowledge of the planning system and planning legislation is essential.

Our commitment to you is give you unbiased expert opinion on the likely outcome of your planning application before you spend your money.

Planning Appeals   

If your application is refused – you have the right to make an Appeal which can take the form of written reports or a hearing.

The knowledge and experience required for preparing and presenting successful appeals should not be underestimated and the work involved can be lengthy and will involve some degree of research.

Landmark Designs currently enjoys an exceptional Planning Appeal success rate of over 85% - which when compared to the national average (of about 23%), is outstanding.