Essex Planning Consultant

Expert local guidance for your development projects across Essex.

At Cedar Planning, we provide specialist planning advice to guide homeowners, landowners, and developers through the complexities of the planning system.

Whether you are looking to extend a family home, promote strategic land, or develop a commercial site, our locally-based team offers the insight you need. We support you every step of the way—from initial feasibility studies and site appraisals right through to full planning applications and appeals.

Our Planning Services in Essex

We offer a comprehensive range of professional services tailored to the specific planning policies of the Essex region.

Site Appraisals & Feasibility

Before you spend money on architects, find out what is possible.

• Thorough Evaluation: We examine local planning history, constraints (such as Green Belt or Conservation Areas), and development potential.

• Strategy Reports: Tailored advice highlighting potential risks early on.

• Ideal for: Developers and landowners looking to maximize land value in Essex. View Site Appraisal Services

Planning Applications

Take the stress out of the submission process.

• End-to-End Management: We prepare, submit, and manage the application on your behalf.

• Flexible Support: We can manage the entire process or work alongside your dedicated architect to provide a robust Planning Statement.

• Diverse Projects: Expertise in residential extensions, new builds, commercial changes of use, and heritage assets. View Planning Application Services

Planning Appeals

If your application has been refused by an Essex Local Council, all is not lost.

• Expert Representation: We draft convincing appeal statements to challenge unfair decisions.

• Process Management: We handle the entire appeal process with the Planning Inspectorate. View Appeal Services

Strategic Land Promotion

• Local Plan Expertise: We guide your site through the Local Plan process, promoting it for future allocation by the council. View Strategic Land Services

Planning Objections

• Have Your Voice Heard: If a nearby development affects you, we craft professional objections based on material planning considerations to give you the best chance of influencing the outcome.

Navigating the Essex Planning Landscape

Planning in Essex requires specific knowledge of the county's diverse landscape. Unlike a generic national consultancy, we understand the distinct differences between the various Local Planning Authorities (LPAs).

We regularly work with councils across the county, including Chelmsford, Colchester, Epping Forest, Uttlesford, Braintree, and Basildon.

We have deep experience handling the unique challenges found in this region, including:

• The Metropolitan Green Belt: Navigating strict restrictions on development in areas bordering London.

• Coastal & Flood Zones: addressing flood risk assessments for developments near the Essex coast.

• Heritage Assets: Working sensitively with listed buildings and conservation areas in Essex's historic villages.

Why Choose Cedar Planning?

• Deep Local Knowledge: We are locally based with an expert understanding of Essex's specific planning policies (Local Plans) and legal frameworks.

• Chartered Expertise: All support is offered or overseen by suitably qualified Chartered Town Planners (RTPI).

• Clear, Honest Advice: We pride ourselves on integrity. We won't encourage you to submit an application if we don't believe it has a realistic chance of success.

Get a Free Quote

Fill out the form below to receive a no-obligation quote or general advice for your scheme. Alternatively, email us at info@cedarplanning.co.uk.