About us

Comprising RTPI Chartered town planners,  RIBA Chartered Architects and architectural assistants, plus heritage specialists, our staff bring a wealth of experience from a range of backgrounds and various parts of the UK and Europe.

Our planners have worked in the public and private sectors, and have excellent working relations with Local Planning Authorities. This often proves invaluable and is a key to our success.

Our team of RIBA Chartered Architects and Architectural Assistants have a wealth of experience working with homeowners, developers and the public sector.

With values rooted in friendly service, integrity, teamwork and meeting client’s expectations, we provide honest and sound advice, mediate when required and maintain high professional standards.

OUR SERVICES

We offer a comprehensive range of services, specialising in planning, architecture, heritage, and rural development. We can work alongside you to provide the expertise required to help you complete your project successfully.

We work with:

 

Planning Consultants

Planning & Design Practice Ltd is a multi-disciplinary team with extensive knowledge about the policies and procedures of individual councils and the approach taken by planning officers and Councillors. Our aim is to achieve planning permission that meets our client’s brief and that will deliver development. Offering a flexible service, we tailor our services to the site location and the individual needs of our clients.

Appeals & Enforcement

Our Planning Consultants can also support with Planning Appeals and Enforcement issues. Whether you are looking for support in navigating the challenging appeals process or looking for guidance with a recent planning permission breach, you can put your trust in us.

Heritage

Our team of heritage specialists ensure that proposals are designed sympathetically to conserve and enhance historic buildings and sites. We have the expertise and specialist knowledge to achieve success with your project. Our team includes a Full Member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation and a RIBA accredited Specialist Conservation Architect.

Architecture

We believe that good design is a crucial part of the planning process. Our team of RIBA Chartered Architects and Architectural Assistants have a wealth of experience working with homeowners, developers and the public sector.  We offer a comprehensive architecture service from concept through to completion, bringing your ideas to life.

Rural Development

Landowners and farmers looking to obtain planning permission in rural areas can find it to be a difficult process. Our team has an intrinsic understanding of the strict planning controls and how you can navigate these to unlock significant gains. This can help you to maximise the value of your rural property, achieving success for your countryside development.

Urban Design

Making places and creating healthy communities that support well-being, we have a talented group of planners and urban designers who can work with you to create modern, sustainable and outward-looking designs that support communities, and which will be supported by Local Planning Authorities.

Nationwide Coverage

Proud to be based in Derby, and with an office in Sheffield, we are ideally situated to carry out work nationwide. 

We are only 90 minutes from London St Pancras by train, 20 minutes from East Midlands Airport, and with easy access to the motorway network (M1/A50/M6).

Our values

Integrity

We provide honest and sound advice, mediate when required and maintain high professional standards.

Excellence

We always try to exceed client expectations. Our project management experience is second to none.

Approachable

Friendly and professional, our team of experts are always just a phone call away for dependable advice.
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Partner with us for our expertise

We offer a comprehensive range of services, specialising in planning, architecture, heritage, urban design, and rural development.

We can work alongside you to provide the services and expertise required to help you complete your project successfully.

We work with:

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Meet the Team

Whether you’re looking for planning advice from an RTPI Chartered town planner, design inspiration from a RIBA Chartered architect or heritage advice on what’s permissible with a listed building, we can help.

Our multidisciplinary team brings a wealth of experience from a range of backgrounds and various parts of the UK and Europe, and will work alongside you to provide the services and expertise required to help you complete your project successfully.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

Our team of professionals offer an initial, no obligation consultation to discuss your project. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can help you.

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