Services

SM Planning is a specialist planning consultancy operating across London and the UK, offering expert guidance across all areas of the planning system. From planning applications and lawful development certificates to appeals and pre-application advice, we support clients in navigating complex planning regulations and securing successful outcomes efficiently.

Click on the relevant tabs below to find out more about each of our services.

Planning Applications

SM Planning provide a full application service, including co-ordination from start to finish of the process.

Listed Building Consent

Assisting you with obtaining listed building consent for internal and external alterations to listed buildings

Pre-application Enquiries

It is often helpful to seek the view of the Local Planning Authority before making a full planning application.

Prior Approval

An application for Prior Approval is required for certain classes of permitted development. SM Planning can advise and assist you in this process. Click here to see full description.

Advertisement Consent

Particular advertisements have ‘deemed consent’ and others require advertisement consent from the local authority. Click here to read more

Planning Appeals

A planning appeal can be made on one of the following grounds explained more on the service page. Click here to read more.

Site Development Appraisals

Whether it's a small extension or a large scale development project, it is always helpful to understand the planning potential.

Certificates of Lawful Development

A Certificate of Lawfulness is to legally and formally establish that something is lawful. Click here to see full description.

Objections

Helping you if you have concerns relating to the potential impact of a development on your property.

Strategic Planning

We can provide advice to clients throughout the evolution of a project from the initial site appraisal to submission of planning applications.

Engagement & Consultation

We put stakeholder engagement, public consultation and communications strategies at the heart of what we do to support the creation of great places.

Section 106 Agreement

The local authority may require you to provide for infrastructure improvements to mitigate the impact of the proposed development.

Enforcement Resolution

There are numerous instances where people have inadvertently undertaken development in breach of planning control.

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