New Residential Development
We help landowners, developers and homeowners bring forward new residential development. For example, you may want to split a property into flats or add new units through extensions. Perhaps you own an infill plot. Or you may be planning a new block of flats.
Is your site right for new residential development?
Every site is different. Planning policy, local character, access, neighbours, heritage, flooding and ecology can all shape what is possible. So an early appraisal matters. It tells you whether a scheme is worth pursuing and how large it could be. As a result, you can save time and money before you commit to a design.
What we do
Our service covers the whole planning process. First, we can:
- advise on the development potential of your site and the planning policies that affect it
- join pre-application discussions with the Council
- coordinate the plans and reports your application needs, such as design, heritage, flood risk, ecology and biodiversity net gain
- then submit the application and keep in touch with the planning department throughout
- finally, deal with conditions after approval through discharge of conditions applications
Who we help with new residential development
Homeowners. If you want to split a house into flats or add a new unit, we explain the planning issues first.
Landowners. If you own land and wonder what it could support, we assess its potential.
Developers and architects. We join your team early, because early input avoids costly redesign.
Also, for national guidance on early discussions, read the GOV.UK guidance on pre-application advice (https://www NULL.gov NULL.uk/guidance/before-submitting-an-application).
What if the Council refuses?
A refusal is not always the end of the road. Instead, we can advise on a revised scheme or on planning appeals, depending on the reasons for refusal.
Talk to us about your site
An early appraisal can save time and money. So contact us to discuss your site before you commit to a design.
Email info@shapeplanning.co.uk (info null@null shapeplanning NULL.co NULL.uk) or use the form below.
We send you a fee proposal before we start work, so you know where you stand on cost.