Pre-Application Services
Pre-application Discussions & Strategy
Our pre-application services are designed to give you clarity and confidence before submitting a planning application. By engaging early, we help identify opportunities, constraints, and potential risks — saving time, cost, and uncertainty later in the process.
What is pre-application advice?
Pre-application advice is an informal process that allows applicants to seek feedback from the local planning authority before making a formal submission. It provides early insight into how planning policies will be interpreted and how your proposal is likely to be received.
A strategic approach from the start
We take a proactive and commercially aware approach, ensuring that advice is practical, realistic, and aligned with your wider goals. Whether you are exploring development potential or preparing for a formal application, we provide clear guidance at every step.
How we can help
We manage the pre-application process on your behalf, providing clear, strategic advice tailored to your site and objectives. Our services include:
- Initial site appraisal and planning policy review
- Assessment of development potential, constraints, and risks
- Advice on design, layout, scale, and use
- Identification of key planning issues and likely objections
- Liaison with planning officers and statutory consultees
- Preparation and submission of pre-application enquiries
- Review and interpretation of pre-application responses
- Strategic recommendations to strengthen a future application
Why use pre-application services?
Engaging in pre-application discussions can:
- Reduce the risk of refusal
- Identify issues early, before significant costs are incurred
- Improve the quality and robustness of a planning application
- Streamline the determination process
- Provide greater certainty for decision-making and investment
