Can we do a quick feasibility study?
Yes, we can do a quick feasibility study to see how many plots we can get on the site. We need you to tell us what type of development you want (houses / flats), what size flats / houses and what market you are aiming for. Please be aware that the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Regulations will affect how much development we can get on site so our initial feasibility could be subject to change or off-site BNG contributions could be required once an ecologist has been appointed.
What type of planning would we suggest?
As above. This is dependent on the site.
How long will it take?
This is dependent on how detailed the planning application needs to be and whether or not Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) calculations are required. A basic outline scheme for access and layout can be ready within 3-4 weeks after appointment or receipt of the ecology report (if BNG is required). A more detailed application for access, layout, scale and appearance will take around 5-6 weeks. Once a scheme has been developed, if BNG is applicable, the scheme will need to be assessed by an ecologist and the ‘as proposed’ BNG calculations produced. This generally takes 3-4 weeks. Please be aware that the BNG Regulations could affect how much development we can get on site so our initial feasibility could be subject to change or off-site BNG contributions could be required once an ecologist has completed their work.
Once the planning application has been submitted the Council have 8 weeks to make a planning decision.
After planning is received, if you want to progress to Reserved Matters (detailed planning) we will provide a new quote for this.