Last reviewed: March 2026
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We have handled hundreds of planning objections. Our process is designed to be straightforward for you while being rigorous in its planning analysis.
Contact us by phone, email, or form. Tell us the address and planning reference number. We review the application on the council's portal and advise honestly on whether you have valid planning grounds — at no cost and with no obligation.
We confirm whether your case is standard (£250) or complex (£450) based on the number of issues and depth of research required. If you decide to proceed, we send a secure payment link. Work begins immediately on receipt of payment.
A Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) reviews the full application file — plans, elevations, design and access statements, supporting reports — and prepares your bespoke objection letter, drawing on Local Plan policy, the NPPF 2024 (where applicable), case law, and comparable decisions.
We send you the completed draft. You review it, and we incorporate any amendments you request until you are completely satisfied. We then send you the final letter with step-by-step guidance on how to submit it to your local planning authority.
We carefully review the site context, surrounding area, application history, and the specific details of what is being proposed — including all submitted drawings and supporting documents.
We identify all relevant Local Plan policies and NPPF 2024 (where applicable) chapters, as well as any supplementary planning documents, design guides, or technical advice notes that apply to your case.
Using specialist tools including LandTech and Compass, we research comparable planning decisions and relevant case law to strengthen your arguments and anticipate counter-arguments.
We structure the letter clearly, with headed sections addressing each material planning consideration. The letter is written for planning officers and committee members — authoritative, precise, and policy-led throughout.
Over 61% of our objections to date have resulted in refusals, revisions or withdrawals.
We charge a fixed fee that covers everything — research, drafting, revisions, and submission guidance.
We review the planning application on your council’s portal, identify the key planning issues, and advise you honestly on whether your concerns are likely to constitute valid planning grounds.
Suitable for residential extensions, HMOs, outbuildings, conversions, and most minor applications.
For major housing schemes, commercial applications, EIA development, and other complex cases.
Individuals affected by a proposed development adjacent to or near their home — extensions, new builds, HMOs, or changes of use.
Community groups and residents' associations seeking a professional, coordinated objection to a development affecting their neighbourhood.
Local councils that want professional planning support when responding to applications in their area, particularly for major or complex schemes.
Organisations working to protect listed buildings, conservation areas, Green Belt land, or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty from inappropriate development.
Tell us about the application. We'll review it and advise on the strength of your case — with no obligation to proceed.
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