Are you looking for a Planning Consultant in London?
This is where the professionals at Plande step in.
Planning in the capital can be a notoriously difficult to obtain. As experienced London Planning Consultants through our experience and knowledge of the local area, we unlock the potential of your land or property. We know the people to contact and understand the challenges and objectives of obtaining planning approval in the capital.
We navigate through the red-tape and solve problems to achieve the right outcome.
London is the most densely populated city in the UK, so we have split the area down into all of its constituent boroughs. Please take the time to analyse the map below so that your enquiry can be directed at the right team.
We combine our expertise, supported by a fully qualified RTPI Planning Consultant, with our considerable experience of obtaining London planning permission and application approval.
We deliver applications that succeed where others have failed!
London is the largest City in the UK with a diverse culture with almost 10 million people speaking more than 300 languages. It is the also the most densely populated city in the UK with nearly 23 million people living there. Along with a plethora of Grade I, Grade II and II* Listed Buildings, there are numerous Conservation Areas and four World Heritage Sites. At plande we not only have experience of working with historic buildings in specially designated areas, but also in Green Belt and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
London incorporates 32 Local Planning Authorities as well as:
The Greater London Authority (GLA) – Also known as City Hall, the GLA is the regional government body responsible for the strategic administration of the 32 London boroughs and the City of London. It contains two bodies, the London Assembly which is a 25 member body that scrutinises the activities of the other body, the office of The Mayor of London. The GLA itself derives most of its powers from Greater London Authority Act 1999 and the Greater London Authority Act 2007. The GLA is located at The Crystal in the Canning Town area of East London, which was renamed ‘City Hall’ in 2021. Staff of the GLA are also sited at Palestra House on Blackfriars Road and at the London Fire Brigade headquarters on Union Street, both in Southwark.
The City of London Corporation – This is an ancient body which governs the City Of London, or ‘the square mile’.
London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) – This is a Mayoral Development Corporation, set up by the to deliver regeneration and development. It was established in 2012 to manage the regeneration of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East Bank cultural project, residential, commercial, and sporting venues and the surrounding areas in east London. It’s mission is to transform East London into a sustainable, thriving community, focusing on local opportunities, economic growth, and the development of the East Bank. In December 2024, the planning powers of the LLDC were transferred to the London Boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest. This enabled the LLDC to focus on its role as a regeneration agency.
The Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation – Another Mayoral Development Corporation set up to deliver one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects in West London covering the 650 hectares in Brent, Ealing, and Hammersmith & Fulham. It aims to create 26,500 new homes and 65,000 jobs by leveraging the new HS2 and Elizabeth Line station to drive economic growth and improve connectivity. It acts as a local planning authority to guide development, including the Local Plan adopted in 2022. It is also responsible for transforming the area into a new, sustainable community with infrastructure, public spaces, and housing. The corporation also holds powers for land assembly, planning, and compulsory purchase.
Obtaining planning permission in London is a complicated process so if you are looking for a London Planning Consultant then look no further! Let the experts help!
Where We Work Across London
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How Do I Submit A London Planning Application
The scale of the area means that there are thousands of applications submitted in London for a diverse range of schemes, from the smallest of house extensions to the largest schemes of national or strategic importance. One of the largest Planning Applications in London was for the 2.5 sq. km Olympic Park in Stratford for the 2012 Olympic Games.
The Mayor of London is consulted on all planning applications in London that are of “potential strategic importance”. These include the development of 150 residential units or more, development over 30 metres in height (outside the City of London) and development on Green Belt or Metropolitan Open Land. The consultation process has two stages:
The London Planning Department consults the Mayor when an application has been made, and makes comments accordingly.
The application for planning in London is considered by the LPA, (Local Planning Authority) at its planning committee. They refer the application back to the Mayor for his final decision (stage 2 referral).
How to I Get London Planning Permission?
Obtaining Planning permission in London can involve complex and challenging processes for the uninitiated. With professional support and assistance this does not have to be the case. Plande take a creative, problem-solving approach, with an appropriate planning strategy. We consider the design and planning aspects as a whole resulting in a cost-effective and timely planning permission approval for your project in London.
A high quality and robust planning application gives the best chance of achieving Planning Permission in London.
Plande has a wealth of experience across numerous market sectors. Our dedicated team of professionals support your London planning project taking an innovative, commercial and value-added approach. You benefit from of our proven track record in the area.
Contact Plande today Having an expert by your side is the best way of achieving success!
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We offer a focused London planning consultancy service for developers, landowners, businesses, architects and private clients.
