Star Planning and Development’s objective is to make obtaining planning permission or securing an allocation for development straightforward for its Clients. There is no mystery involved. It is just a lot of expertise, experience, specialist knowledge, hard work and application of sufficient resources by Star Planning and Development to deliver the expectations of the Client.

As a Planning Consultant, these capabilities are applied to all aspects of the planning system such as the identification of strategic land opportunities, the promotion of land through Development Plans, co-ordinating the preparation of Environmental Statements, the submission of planning applications and appeals, and the negotiation of Planning Obligations. Advice is also provided on affordable housing provision, the preparation of sustainability statements and undertaking viability appraisals.

Organising and running community consultation events associated with the preparation of planning applications for significant proposals.

Expert planning evidence is provided by Star Planning and Development to support proposals at inquiries, hearings and examinations. Direct access to the Planning Bar enables us to instruct Counsel.

If things have gone wrong, Star Planning and Development can provide advice about enforcement notices and appeals.

In addition to planning consultancy, Star Planning and Development can manage the strategic land portfolio acting both as a Planning Consultant and Project Manager.

Specialist knowledge on the negotiations of option agreements on behalf of Developers and landowners is also available from Star Planning and Development.