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Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy has established a strong track record of securing planning permission at appeal. With experience of Written Representation Appeals, Appeal Hearings, and Public Inquiries, Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can give you the advice and professional support you require to give you the best possible chance of succeeding. Our track record at appeal includes household extensions through to...
Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy offers advice at all stages of the planning process, from initial site appraisals, feasibility assessments and pre-application discussions, through to submission of applications, negotiation of amendments and discharge of planning conditions. We can also advise and assist in appeals, be they against the refusal of planning permission, the imposition of an unacceptable condition, or against an...
When it comes to lodging an application it is often necessary for specialist documents to be prepared to accompany it. Typical examples include bat surveys, tree surveys and noise assessment. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy has an extensive network of professional colleagues who can undertake these reports, and can make arrangements for these to be undertaken on your behalf as part...
As professional Town and Country Planning Consultants, Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy undertake and prepare detailed planning statements with a view to securing high quality, sustainable, built environment. This includes an inspection of the site, consideration of the site history, detailed planning policy review, and appraising of the proposal in the context of the main policies and material considerations. Rob Duncan Planning...
The Royal Town Planning Institute is the UK's leading planning body for spatial, sustainable, integrative and inclusive planning. It exists to advance the science and art of planning (including town and country and spatial planning) for the benefit of the public. In order to become a member you must demonstrate to the RTPI that you have suitable experience and skills...
If you intend to lodge an appeal relating to a complex or controversial scheme, it is possible that it might be processed as a Public Inquiry. If it does, you will need appropriate legal representation. As a Chartered Town Planner, Rob Duncan can not only act on your behalf preparing quality appeal statements and proofs of evidence, but can also instruct...
A recent survey carried out by Planning Magazine - the journal of the Royal Town Planning Institute has showed that some 69% of Local Authority planners fear the emerging National Planning Policy Framework will make it easier for developers to secure permission for schemes without the support of the Local Authority. The private sector on the other hand do...
When you bring forward a large development, there is often a need for contributions to be made via a S106 Agreement. These can include for example affordable housing provision, education contributions or Public Open Space provision. The need, level and type of contribution will vary depending on the Authority and the scheme submitted. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can assist with negotiations...
The current planning system requires Local Authorities to determine applications in accordance with the Development Plan unless material planning considerations dictate otherwise. Government Advice contained in The Planning System: General Principles states that material considerations must be genuine planning considerations, i.e. they must be related to the development and use of land in the public interest. The considerations must also...
The preparation of a Local Development Framework by a Local Authority represents an opportunity for local land owners and developers to put forward parcels of land for allocation within the Council's Site Allocations Document. Rob Duncan Planning Consultancy can assist landowners in making representations to the Local Authority with the aim of having that land allocated within the resultant...
