Call: 07717 182278
Email: hello@pyramid-planning.co.uk
Why choose to have an appraisal?
​
A well-researched appraisal will set out in an easy-to-read format, the relevant opportunities and constraints applicable to a potential development opportunity.
We have a range of private and public sector experience, bringing to you many years of relevant experience in the production of well-considered practical and viable development proposals.
​
How can we help?
​
Our planning appraisals cover all of the relevant issues, with the core services as follows:
-
Identifying planning policies relevant to a site and/or proposal,
-
Review of planning history,
-
Establishment of existing/lawful uses,
-
Site assessment to identify planning opportunities and constraints,
-
Overview appraisal, identifying key issues,
-
Comprehensive appraisal covering all planning considerations,
-
Due diligence reports prior to purchase,
-
Marketing planning appraisals to promote sites,
-
Planning strategy advice.​
What is pre-application advice?
​
Preparing to carry out a development can be expensive. To help minimise the cost of this process, it is often a good idea to get advice from a planning officer before you submit an application.
Pre-application advice is beneficial in helping to identify issues at an early stage of a project which can make the process of applying for planning permission more streamlined, efficient and cost effective.
Pre-application advice is provided by planning officers employed by local authorities, and it outlines the likely outcome in determining any subsequent planning application, and allows you to address any required changes that are likely to be needed, if any, to give your project the best chance of being granted planning permission.
'The planning appraisal is one of the most important and often under-rated planning services provided to clients'
How can Pyramid Planning help?
​
-
We can provide you with initial advice on the pre-application process, including the pros and cons of using the Council’s pre-application service
-
We can complete the appropriate pre-application forms and handle the submission to the Council
-
We can manage some or all of the pre-application process for you, including stakeholder and public consultations
-
We can have meetings with the Council to discuss the proposal with a view to addressing any sticking points
Representations & Objections
​
Proposals for new developments have the potential to impact nearby residents, businesses and communities. For this reason, the planning process seeks to give those who could be affected an opportunity to have their say. Anyone is entitled to comment on a planning application and when a planning application is received, all immediate neighbours must be consulted or a site notice put up.
​
How can Pyramid Planning help?
​
We can assist in this process by carrying out reviews of proposals for submission to your local council which consider the implications of potentially disruptive schemes. Such submissions are tailored to your needs and can be used to highlight areas of concern. Where appropriate, they can also be used to indicate support for proposals, or to identify pragmatic steps to resolve issues such as by suggesting conditions that should be attached to the granting of any planning permission.
​
In addition to preparing written submissions, we can provide additional support by engaging with planning officers and council members on your behalf. We can make appearances at council meetings and committees in order to ensure that your views are clearly expressed and understood by decision makers.