A plande approach

Planning with purpose and precision

Navigate the planning maze with confidence

When faced with its many rules and red tape, the planning system may feel daunting.

Whether your application is straightforward, complicated or somewhere in between, Plande is here to simplify the process and get the best result.

Described by a kind client as “professionals in every way”, our purpose is based around delivering the ideal planning outcome to align with your goals.

You could be building your dream home or extension, expanding your business or exploring wider development opportunities. Whatever your unique circumstances, our deep expertise and commitment to success will unlock the potential of your plans.

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Our Aim

To make the planning system accessible, understandable, fair and successful for everyone. And to continue progressing so you enjoy the highest quality service.

plande: definition and meaning

Plande-Definition

At Plande, we believe the planning system should be accessible and fair for all – not just big developers.

Whatever size and scope your project, you can expect:

What You Can Expect

Personal connection

From the very first email, we make your experience seamless and personal. You’ll be connected with a director who understands your type of project and will stay with you for its duration.

Clear communication

Planning is full of jargon which can be tricky to decipher. We’ll communicate with clarity and are always happy to answer questions.

Real support backed by smart tools

We’re on hand when you need us. While smart tools and automation help us to streamline applications, reduce risk and keep your project progressing, rest assured we never lose the human touch.

What we do

By simplifying the complex, we help you:

1. Get planning permission – quickly, clearly and confidently

2. Resolve planning issues – creatively and effectively

Choose Plande and you’ll be working with professionals who can:

  • Navigate the often-complicated language, hurdles and processes on your behalf to banish uncertainty and create confidence
  • Give your project the personal attention it deserves by focusing on adding value and creating a place that matters
  • Build a bespoke strategy, including comprehensively drafted documentation, tailormade to your specific needs
  • Team up with skilled consultants including highways specialists, ecologists, barristers and surveyors to ensure expert input at every level
  • Submit a robust scheme to reduce risk, minimise time to secure permissions and maximise value
  • Bring your project to life, convincing decision-makers and council members of its positive impact on your property and the community
  • Secure planning permission on simple or challenging sites with minimum fuss, getting your scheme approved as soon as possible

The expertise your project demands

Hundreds of clients have achieved planning thanks to our support – from families building their forever homes to entrepreneurs launching new ventures.

Each one shares our values, trusts our process and is committed to achieving great outcomes together.

Join them and you’ll get fresh, creative insights into your project. A perspective with a focus on getting the very best planning result.

Explore our specific client pages to discover more about how we can make your unique project happen:

Who We Work With

Planning permission can take many forms, from full applications and lawful development certificates (LDCs) to green belt appeals and pre-application advice.

We’ve dealt with them all, across England and Wales, thriving on challenges that require our innate creativity and precision.

And when issues arise, we step in with strategic solutions, using our broad experience and data-driven insights to turn challenges into opportunities.

You’ll feel supported, informed and confident every step of the way.

Planning for developers

We can tackle the planning issues you frequently face.

Planning for land owners

You know your asset’s value is compromised without the relevant planning consent.

Planning for businesses

Advice from planning professionals is crucial as you consider the next step.

Planning for architects

Our insider knowledge gives us a unique insight into acquiring planning consent for your client.

Planning for private clients

Our personal approach will smoothly guide you through the process.

Planning for investors

We can boost the value of your investments by securing the necessary commercial or residential approvals to bring it to life.

In those cases where we don’t believe we can add value and/or our approaches aren’t fully aligned, we’ll tell you honestly and respectfully. It’s how we stay authentic, focused and effective.

Instead, we can guide you towards self-service tools, share links to planning resources or refer you to another expert. Or sometimes we can offer a 1-to-1 session to help you understand your options and next steps.

You’ll go ahead with more clarity than you arrived with – even if we’re not the ones to take your project forward.

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Why Clients Choose Us

We’re here to make the planning system work for you.

Choose Plande and you’ll discover we’re driven by the satisfaction of helping you create something meaningful – places that really matter.

We care, we listen and we’re relentless in supporting you to achieve your goals.

Our purpose is rooted in the idea that good planning leads to better communities, stronger businesses and happier homes.

And that depends on making planning accessible, understandable and successful for everyone via expert guidance at a reasonable cost. All with a focus on fairness, transparency and empowerment.

Getting a successful planning outcome is personal. More than just paperwork, it’s about people, dreams and the legacy we help to create.

So we celebrate those successes with our clients across the country, sharing stories and staying connected. And learn from them to improve still further and advance our cause to bring diverse places to life.

Whatever planning hurdles you’re facing, Plande has overcome similar in your sector and can get you the necessary result to move forward.

How we do it

During a recent conversation about a complex, multi-month planning application, a client asked: “You’ve got other projects and clients – how can we be sure ours stays top of mind?”

It’s a valid question and one we answer by imagining a planning consultant is like a conductor in an orchestra. A conductor who understands that not every instrument is played at the same time – and knows exactly when each one needs to come in.

While some instruments require the conductor’s full attention, others are poised quietly until their next moment in the spotlight.

Planning work follows a similar rhythm.

Project phases range from those requiring our deep focus – preparing planning statements, coordinating with architects and consultants, responding to local authority queries – to quieter ones while we wait for survey data, feedback or statutory responses.

During those natural pauses, we can advance other projects without compromising the momentum or quality of yours.

Strategic project management based around knowing when to lean in fully and when to let things progress while keeping everything aligned and on track. And all without affecting quality in any way.

See what some of our Clients have to say about us

“Ian and his team have been tremendously supportive, professional, thorough and timely in helping to sort out my issue.”

Kathryn Carson

“After being refused planning permission twice, the Plande team has successfully won my appeal. Outstanding presentation work, very professional and always reply to any queries swiftly.”

Marvadha Sooriah

“We engaged Plande to deal with a planning application that had been dealt with poorly by another agent and had ultimately been refused. Plande helped us think about our project in a different way, taking a methodical and sensible approach that was a breath of fresh air. They re-wrote and resubmitted the application, which has now been approved. We just wish we'd gone to them in the first place.”

Dave Roberts

“Plande Planning Consultants were fantastic from start to finish. They helped secure my change of business use and handled all the subsequent conditions with complete professionalism. Their guidance was clear, practical and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Communication was excellent — they were extremely prompt in responding and always easy to deal with. I couldn’t be happier with the service and highly recommend Plande to anyone needing planning support!”

Megan

“Very Professional. Excellent communication throughout the process, Continuous update on the progress of the application. Valued their professional insight and advice. Recommend anyone”

Martin Katongo

“We had a significant issue to deal with on our planning and reached out to Plande for help. The entire process can be very stressful and uncertain. Dealing with Plande has been a pleasure and we managed to resolve all of our issues and get a full planning permission for our project. I strongly would reccomend their services to anyone dealing with planning matters.”

Matteo Cassina
A Note from Our Director

“I still remember one of our earliest clients – a couple with a vision to transform a disused plot into a forever home. They had passion, purpose and great respect for the place they were shaping but needed professional guidance.
Working alongside them reminded me why we do what we do. At our core, we’re here to support people who care about what they’re building – not just in bricks and mortar, but in legacy and impact.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear about your project.”

Ian HunterDirector