Preparation is key to achieving the best outcome to any planning application, Peter Bowden & Co provides specialist planning advice for development in villages, rural areas and the countryside. When developing a planning applications, it is inportant to adopt the best strategy and this can save you time and money which requires specialist knowledge to create a bespoke planning solution. We will assess all your options and recommend the correct approach to get the best outcome for your project.

For some projects it is sometimes a good idea to meet a planning officer for an informal discussion prior to any submission of the planning application, which can also assist the Local Planning Authority in processing your application by utilising a planning officer who already has knowledge of the proposal. Pre-planning advice is helpful when developing a proposal as it can ensure your project meets local and national requirements or give good reason where there is divergence from local and national requirements. When you can achive a pre-application agreement in principle it can greatly influence a positive and successful outcome to your application.