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Our Approach

Honest advice. Practical outcomes.

At Boardman Planning, we provide clear, practical and tailored planning advice across a wide range of development projects. With over 20 years of experience across private consultancy, local government and the housing association sector, we understand the planning system from multiple perspectives.

Whether you are a homeowner, developer, landowner, business or organisation, Boardman Planning offers honest advice, responsive support and a pragmatic approach focused on achieving positive outcomes.

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Early Stage

Planning Appraisals

Early planning advice can play a vital role in shaping successful development proposals. Before you commit time and money to a project, a planning appraisal gives you a clear, objective view of where you stand.

Boardman Planning provides planning appraisals to assess the opportunities and constraints associated with a site or project. This includes reviewing planning policy, site history, development potential and likely planning considerations to provide clear and realistic advice on the prospects of securing planning permission.

  • Review of relevant planning policies and guidance
  • Assessment of site history and previous decisions
  • Identification of development potential and constraints
  • Realistic advice on planning prospects before investment is made
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Application Stage

Planning Applications

Boardman Planning prepares, manages and supports a wide range of planning applications — from small-scale residential proposals through to more complex development schemes.

We work closely with clients and other consultants to coordinate the application process, prepare supporting planning statements and engage with local planning authorities to help deliver efficient and positive outcomes.

  • Preparation and management of planning applications
  • Coordination with architects, engineers and specialist consultants
  • Planning statements and supporting documentation
  • Engagement with local planning authorities throughout the process
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Appeals

Planning Appeals

Where planning permission has been refused, or where proposals require further justification, Boardman Planning provides professional support through the appeals process.

We have experience preparing appeal statements and managing appeals through written representations, hearings and public inquiries. Our approach focuses on presenting clear, robust and well-reasoned planning arguments to give clients the strongest possible case.

  • Appeals via written representations, hearings and public inquiries
  • Preparation of clear and well-structured appeal statements
  • Negotiations with local planning authorities
  • Strategic advice on appeal prospects and approach
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Enforcement

Enforcement Advice

Planning enforcement matters can be complex and time-sensitive. If you've received an enforcement notice or are concerned about alleged breaches of planning control, early advice is essential.

Boardman Planning provides practical advice in relation to alleged breaches of planning control, enforcement notices and retrospective planning applications. We work with clients to understand the issues involved and develop a clear strategy to help resolve matters effectively and proportionately.

  • Advice on alleged breaches of planning control
  • Response and appeal strategy for enforcement notices
  • Retrospective planning applications where appropriate
  • Negotiation with local planning authorities
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Strategic

Planning Strategy & Development Advice

Successful development often requires careful planning from the outset. Boardman Planning provides strategic planning advice to support landowners, developers and organisations in understanding development opportunities, planning risks and long-term planning potential.

This includes advice relating to emerging policy, site promotion and wider development considerations — helping you position your project for the best possible outcome over the long term.

  • Assessment of development potential and long-term planning risk
  • Advice on emerging planning policy and site promotion
  • Strategic input for landowners and developers
  • Development brief and planning framework preparation
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Documentation

Design, Access & Green Infrastructure Statements

Boardman Planning can prepare Design and Access Statements and Green Infrastructure Statements to support planning applications where required.

Green Infrastructure Statements are now a mandatory requirement for most planning applications in Wales. It is important that proposals clearly demonstrate how they consider landscaping, biodiversity, open space, connectivity and wider environmental benefits from the outset.

We work closely with clients and specialist consultants to prepare clear, proportionate and policy-compliant statements that support the planning process and help ensure applications meet local and national planning requirements.

  • Design and Access Statements for planning applications
  • Green Infrastructure Statements (mandatory in Wales)
  • Coordination with landscape and ecology consultants
  • Policy-compliant documentation that supports your application
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Pre-Application

Pre-Application Advice

Engaging with the planning process at an early stage can help identify key issues and improve the quality of development proposals before a formal application is submitted.

Boardman Planning assists clients through pre-application discussions with local planning authorities, helping to establish planning risks, opportunities and potential solutions at the earliest opportunity. Early engagement can save significant time and cost later in the process.

  • Managing pre-application submissions to local planning authorities
  • Identifying planning risks and opportunities early
  • Improving proposals before formal application
  • Establishing positive relationships with planning officers
Who We Work With

Planning support for every client type

Boardman Planning works across a wide range of clients — from individual homeowners through to major developers and public organisations.

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Homeowners

Extensions, conversions, outbuildings and residential alterations — practical advice on what's achievable and how to get there.

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Developers

Site appraisals, planning applications and appeals for residential and commercial development schemes of all scales.

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Landowners

Strategic planning advice to understand the development potential of land and position sites for the best possible outcomes.

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Businesses & Organisations

Commercial planning advice for businesses, charities and public sector organisations with development or change of use requirements.

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