Need a planning consultant in Rutland?

Rutland’s Planning Outlook

Rutland in the East Midlands is the smallest historic county in England. Covering an area of 147sq. m., it borders Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and is administered by Rutland County Council.

A new Local Plan is being developed which will outline Rutland’s planning policies and site allocations for the next 15-years. Two current development schemes include the St. George’s Barracks redevelopment, transforming the former military base into a mixed-use community, and new housing at the Oakham North development.

Rutland faces environmental pressures due to its protected landscapes and natural resources. The Local Plan will include policies to minimise impacts on the county’s natural environment. Planning applications will face scrutiny as part of the planning process at Rutland County Council.

Why hire a planning consultant?

Planning consultants will have in-depth knowledge of Rutland County Council policies surrounding planning permission and should have a good working relationship with planning officers.

Typical chartered town planning consultancy services include:

• Feasibility studies prior to applying for planning permission.
• Pre-application discussions with planning officers.
• Preparation of planning applications.
• Submission of applications for planning permission.
• Property and site appraisals.
• Compliance with Building Regulations.
• Planning appeals.
• Project management.
• Listed building and heritage expertise.
• Expertise with change of use applications for planning permission.

Stunning schemes by planning consultants working in Rutland

GraceMachin Planning & Property

With a track record of success in securing planning permission for schemes in the Rutland County Council area, and Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire, chartered town planners at GraceMachin work on residential, agricultural, commercial, leisure and tourism schemes and planning appeals.

GraceMachin secured planning permission for extra accommodation at an existing dwelling in a Green Belt area. The client wanted to extend and convert a detached garage and link it to the house. GraceMachin stated that local and national planning policy allows alterations to buildings in the Green Belt if they comply with planning policy.

Astill

This team of chartered town planning consultants works on varied projects, from complex development proposals to householder applications for planning permission. The firm is also adept at getting land allocated into development plans, planning applications, master planning, town planning, planning appeals, residential and listed building schemes.

One of their recent projects saw Astill Consultants secure planning permission for a change of use of the existing steel portal framed structure warehouse (B8 Use Class) to a factory premises for the manufacture of animal additives (B2 Use Class).

Landmark Planning

This town planning consultancy operates in the Rutland County Council area and throughout the Midlands. It offers expertise in assessing land and buildings for their planning potential, securing planning permission, public and private sector projects and planning appeals.

Landmark Planning devised this project for a visitor centre that won the Procon Sustainable Development of the Year Award. Planning permission was achieved for a scheme involving research huts for a biodiversity charity, incorporating walls clad with straw bales, sheep’s wool for roof insulation and PV roof panels.

Robert Doughty Consultancy

Supporting clients in the Rutland County Council area, Lincolnshire, the wider East Midlands and East of England, the Robert Doughty Consultancy comprises a team of town planning consultants, architects and landscape architects. This independent town planning consultancy works on schemes of all scales. Planning services include planning application preparation and submission, planning appeals, and strategic planning consultancy.

Runcorn Architects

Offering architectural and planning services in the Rutland County Council area, this small RIBA chartered practice provides a feasibility survey and sketch scheme, planning applications, building regulation applications and can oversee building schemes.

Runcorn Architects secured planning permission for this new stone dwelling in a historic market town.

Find a suitable town planning consultant

When selecting planning consultants, consider the experience they have with planning applications like yours. They should have a good success rate in securing applications for planning permission. Ask to see examples of recent projects to see if their work is in line with your expectations. The chartered town planners that you choose should have an excellent working relationship with planning officers at Rutland County Council.

Planning permission and planning appeals

Chartered town planning consultants should have a broad range of expertise to help with all aspects of your project in its journey through the planning process. For example, you may need listed building or change of use expertise, or help with the planning appeals process. Engaging with a knowledgeable consultant can significantly enhance the success of your application for planning permission to Rutland County Council.