Planning & Consultancy Services

Expert planning support, building surveys, and development consultancy across Hertfordshire

Why Choose Forestwood Services for Planning & Consultancy?

Our experienced team provides comprehensive planning support and consultancy services to ensure your projects succeed.

Expert Knowledge

Deep understanding of planning regulations, building standards, and development processes.

Personal Service

Dedicated support throughout your project with direct access to our experienced consultants.

Proven Results

Track record of successful planning applications and project approvals across Hertfordshire.

Our Planning & Consultancy Services

Comprehensive support for all aspects of planning and development projects.

Building Surveys

Comprehensive building condition surveys and structural assessments for development projects.

  • • Structural surveys
  • • Condition assessments
  • • Defect identification
  • • Maintenance planning

Planning Consultation

Expert advice on planning policies, regulations, and development opportunities.

  • • Policy interpretation
  • • Development advice
  • • Feasibility studies
  • • Strategy development

Application Support

Complete support for planning applications from initial concept to final approval.

  • • Application preparation
  • • Documentation support
  • • Council liaison
  • • Appeal support

Site Assessments

Comprehensive site evaluations including constraints analysis and development potential.

  • • Site constraints
  • • Development potential
  • • Environmental impact
  • • Infrastructure analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Professional engagement with local authorities, communities, and other stakeholders.

  • • Council meetings
  • • Community consultation
  • • Stakeholder liaison
  • • Public relations

Project Management

Ongoing project management and coordination throughout the planning process.

  • • Project coordination
  • • Timeline management
  • • Risk assessment
  • • Quality control

Building Surveys & Assessments

Comprehensive building surveys provide essential information for development planning, property transactions, and maintenance planning.

Structural Assessment

Evaluation of building structure, foundations, and load-bearing elements

Condition Reports

Detailed condition assessment with photographic documentation

Defect Identification

Identification of structural defects and maintenance requirements

Development Potential

Assessment of development opportunities and constraints

Survey Types

Residential surveys
Commercial assessments
Industrial surveys
Development site surveys
Specialist defect surveys

Planning Application Support

Comprehensive support throughout the planning application process to maximize your chances of success.

Initial Concept Development

Help develop your initial concept into a viable planning proposal that meets local requirements.

Application Preparation

Complete preparation of planning applications including all required documentation and supporting information.

Council Liaison

Professional representation and liaison with planning officers and local authorities.

Public Consultation

Professional management of public consultation processes and community engagement.

Appeal Support

Expert support for planning appeals including representation and evidence preparation.

Post-Approval Support

Ongoing support after planning approval including condition compliance and implementation.

Our Planning & Consultancy Process

We follow a systematic approach to ensure successful project outcomes and planning approvals.

1

Initial Consultation

Understanding your project requirements and development objectives.

2

Site Assessment

Comprehensive site evaluation and constraints analysis.

3

Strategy Development

Development of planning strategy and application approach.

4

Implementation

Professional execution of planning strategy and ongoing support.

Need Expert Planning Support?

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Contact us today for professional planning and consultancy services across Hertfordshire

Contact Information

01462 440 338
info@forestwoodservices.co.uk
Serving Hertfordshire & Surrounding Areas
Professional Service Available

Service Areas

We provide planning services across Hertfordshire including:

  • • Stevenage
  • • Hitchin
  • • Letchworth
  • • Baldock
  • • Royston
  • • And surrounding areas

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