Care Sector

Care Sector Planning Applications

Need expert advice on the chance of Care Sector planning permission being approved?

Need help in putting your planning application together?

We have been securing planning permissions for our Care Operator and Developer Clients for nearly two decades. As such we have a wide knowledge of the different forms of specialist care accommodation, their requirements and the minimum standards that have to be met.

Our professional team have a thorough understanding of the demographics of an aging population and the growing need for a wide range of care services and facilities. We understand how care schemes operate and function and where residents are likely to be drawn from. Our expert knowledge helps us in our negotiations with local planning authorities, with local councillors and with local communities. Our knowledge and expertise can help you secure planning permission and avoid costly protracted negotiations.

We can provide you with the advice you need to put a successful care home planning application together, creating an attractive environment for your residents. We will negotiate these proposals on your behalf with the local authority.

As part of our service we can recommend architects (if you have not already appointed one) experienced in designing care accommodation. Where necessary we can advise on the appointment of other specialist consultants, e.g. tree specialists, drainage experts, landscape architects, noise consultants, etc., experienced in care developments, and coordinate their input on your behalf. This will ensure that your application is registered by the local planning authority and not unnecessarily delayed, saving you time and money.

Our services:-

• Site appraisals – feasibility studies
• Care needs assessments – demographics – analysis of existing care provision
• Pre-application enquiries and negotiations with the local authority
• Preparation and submission of planning, conservation and listed building applications
• Community consultation – public exhibitions – lobbying
• Planning Appeals – Written representations – Hearings – Public Inquiries
• Planning Enforcement – resolving Breaches of Planning Control – Certificates of Lawful Development/Use
• Planning Policy – Local Development Documents – Supplementary Planning Documents
• Property portfolio assessment and advice on alternative development potential
• Appointment and coordination of architect and/or other expert consultants (where necessary)
• Advice and negotiations on legal agreements/planning obligations that may be required by the local authority