Urban and Rural Planning Consultants
Expert consulting services to guide you through the Planning System
About Astute Planning
Our Vision
At Astute Planning, our vision is to provide jargon-free advice and make the planning process as simple as possible by adopting a straight talking and honest approach.
Our Team
Our team of Planners have over 30 years experience gained within the Public and Private Sectors and are well placed to help you with your planning project, whether it be a house extension or unlocking development potential of land.
As members of the Royal Town Planning Institute you know that you will be in safe hands. The Chartered Institute requires its Members to adhere to five core principles, namely: honesty and integrity, professional competence, independent, professional judgement, professional practice and duties and professional behaviour and respect.
Our Approach
We will simplify the planning process and provide you with a personal service.
We can be as involved as little or as much as you need, leaving you in control of the budget.
Services
Planning Advice
Community Representation
Community Representation
We provide advice on the potential for the development of land or property, including the preparation of pre-application advice requests to local planning authorities.
Community Representation
Community Representation
Community Representation
We can assist communities making representation to the Local Plan consultation and Planning Applications.
Site Appraisals
Community Representation
Planning Applications
We can assess your site against the Local Plan for the area and identify possible constraints as early as possible to unlock the development potential.
Planning Applications
Public Sector Development Management
Planning Applications
We can assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications, including:
- Householder Applications
- Full Planning Applications
- Outline Planning Applications
- Reserved Matters Applications
- Change of Use Applications
- Lawful Development Certificate Applications
- Prior Notification/Approval Applications
- Discharge of Conditions
Planning Appeals
Public Sector Development Management
Public Sector Development Management
Following a refusal of planning permission, failure of the local planning authority to determine an application within the designated time frame or an issue of an enforcement notice, a planning appeal may be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
We assist in the submission of appeals, including the preparation of appeal statements and supporting evidence.
Public Sector Development Management
Public Sector Development Management
Public Sector Development Management
Our Planners have extensive Local Government knowledge having worked for several Local Authorities in the East Midlands.
Our experienced Planners can work alongside the Council delivering a Development Management service.
We can work remotely, taking on a number of case loads to free up Officers in the Council in times of high workload demand/staff shortages.
Project Management
Project Management
Project Management
We have an extensive network of professionals to help you get your project off the ground from Architects, Transport Consultants, Ecologist, Environmental Services, Heritage Advisors and builders.
Contact us now to find out how we can help you.