Our Approach to Planning

At CPC, we’re known for delivering creative, pragmatic, and independent planning advice, guiding our clients from initial concept through to completion. We believe effective planning should be straightforward, and we've distilled our approach into four clear stages:

Appraise

Our planning team conducts a thorough analysis of the site, assessing spatial, economic, environmental, and social factors that influence development potential. By visiting the site and engaging with relevant planning authorities and policy frameworks, CPC builds a comprehensive understanding of what type of development is both appropriate and achievable.

Working closely with our network of professionals—including architects, transport planners, and flood consultants—we design proposals from the ground up or advise on the exact specifications needed for success. Our goal is to help clients submit well-informed, robust planning applications positioned for approval by Local Authorities.

Once a planning application is submitted, CPC takes the lead in guiding it through the approval process. We negotiate strategically and persistently with planning officers and stakeholders to resolve issues and avoid delays. Our team communicates clearly and professionally, always representing our clients’ interests with care and effectiveness.

Once planning permission is secured, CPC remains involved to help deliver the development. Our local team has extensive experience managing planning conditions, a stage that often challenges developers. From drainage and contamination to acoustics and other technical issues, we resolve conditions efficiently to keep your project on track.