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Independent Planning Consultancy · Wales

Independent planning
consultancy, Wales

Clear, practical planning advice for homeowners, developers, landowners and organisations — across Wales and beyond.

20+
Years' experience
3
Sectors: private, public, housing
100%
Independent advice
Welsh valley landscape

Independent expertise across the full planning process

Boardman Planning is led by Chris Boardman, a planning professional with more than 20 years' experience across private consultancy, local government and the housing association sector. That breadth of perspective makes a real difference when you're trying to get a project through.

Chris works closely with each client — no hand-offs to juniors, no generic advice. Just clear, honest guidance grounded in experience.

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Services

The right support at every stage

From initial appraisals through to appeals and enforcement matters, Boardman Planning provides tailored advice that fits your project — not a one-size-fits-all template.

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Planning Appraisals

Know your position before you commit. A clear assessment of site potential, planning policy and realistic prospects.

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Planning Applications

End-to-end management of your application, from coordination to submission and authority engagement.

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Planning Appeals

Robust appeal statements for written representations, hearings and public inquiries — when you need the strongest possible case.

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Planning Strategy & Development Advice

Long-term planning for landowners, developers and organisations looking to understand site potential and planning risk.

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Enforcement Advice

Practical guidance when enforcement notices arrive — understanding your options and building a clear resolution strategy.

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Green Infrastructure & Design Statements

Required documentation for planning applications in Wales — prepared clearly and proportionately to support your project.

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Why Boardman Planning

Direct access to senior experience

As an independent consultancy, there are no layers between you and the expertise you're paying for. You work with Boardman Planning from day one through to completion.

About the Practice

Commercially focused

Planning advice is only useful if it's realistic. Boardman Planning gives you honest assessments of what's achievable — so you can make informed decisions.

Multi-sector perspective

Having worked in private consultancy, local government and housing associations, the practice understands how planning decisions get made from all sides of the table.

Personal and responsive

Your project won't sit in a queue. Boardman Planning provides direct, attentive support throughout — with clear communication at every stage.

About the Practice

Led by Chris Boardman — grounded in experience.

Chris brings more than 20 years of planning experience to every project, with a background spanning private consultancy, local government and the housing association sector.

That breadth means clients get advice that's technically sound, commercially focused and grounded in a genuine understanding of how planning decisions get made.

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Ready to talk through your project?

Whether you have a planning question, a site to appraise or an application to progress — get in touch for an initial conversation.

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