UK Planning Consultancy
I’m a former local authority planning officer. I help homeowners and developers submit applications that get approved first time — and I help neighbours object to schemes that shouldn’t.
Services
Fixed-fee, jargon-free, and grounded in how local authorities actually decide.
Before you submit to your local council, I review the whole package — drawings, design & access statement, supporting documents — and flag the issues that routinely cause refusals.
Worried about a neighbour’s scheme? Emotional letters rarely shift decisions — material planning grounds do. I’ll help you write the right ones.
About
I spent over a decade as a planning officer for UK local authorities, assessing everything from single-storey extensions to major mixed-use schemes. I’ve sat on validation, made recommendations to committee, and seen what tips a marginal application either way.
Most refusals I dealt with were avoidable. Most successful objections rested on the same handful of material considerations. Hedgerow Planning exists to put that knowledge in the hands of the people who need it — without the cost of a large consultancy.
How it works
No retainers, no surprises — just clear steps from first call to outcome.
We talk through your application or the proposal you’re concerned about. I’ll tell you honestly whether I’m the right help.
You get a written scope and price before any work begins. Most reviews and objections fall within a clear, agreed range.
A plain-English report you can act on — or, for objections, a polished representation ready to lodge with the council.
Quick questions afterwards are included. Need to speak at committee or respond to officer comments? I’m here.
FAQ
Don’t see your question? Drop me a note — I reply to every enquiry personally.
No honest consultant can. What I can do is significantly improve your odds by spotting the issues a case officer will, and giving you a fair chance to fix them before submission.
Most pre-submission reviews and drafted objections are offered as fixed fees agreed in advance. The free initial call gives me enough to quote accurately for your case.
I work with clients across England and Wales remotely. Site-specific knowledge of local plans is always factored into the work.
The Planning Portal account stays in your name, but I’ll walk you through validation, supporting documents, and what the council will look at first.
If your concerns are framed as material planning considerations — not personal preference — yes. A well-drafted objection that engages with the local plan and NPPF carries genuine weight.
Get in touch
I read every message myself and usually reply within one working day. The initial 20-minute call is always free.