Turning Complex Planning Into Successful Outcomes

Planning rejections, delays and poor advice cost landowners, developers and homeowners time and money.

Cedar Planning gives you expert, commercially grounded guidance - so your project has the best possible chance of success.

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5.0Rated 5.0 on Google

Colourful riverside houses in Norwich with the cathedral spire behind

“Cedar Planning helped us achieve permission for a tricky new build where other consultants had failed. Very helpful, explained the process clearly. Would recommend highly.”

★★★★★5.0 / 5.0 Jenny M. — Norfolk New Build Planning Permission

Why Clients Choose Cedar Planning

Planning advice that's strategic and outcome-focused.

Cedar Planning is led by Dan Malloy an RTPI-qualified Chartered Town Planner, bringing hands-on experience across residential, commercial and heritage development. We've supported applications ranging from single householder extensions to major residential schemes, and we're upfront when we think an application or appeal has a low chance of success - because our clients deserve honest advice, not just a submitted form.

We work across England, with particular depth in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and the East of England. We collaborate directly with architects, landowners and developers to build planning cases that deliver.

RTPI Chartered

Qualified planning advice led by a Chartered Town Planner.

Honest Advice

We explain the risks and realistic prospects.

Transparent Fixed Fees

Each project is quoted clearly so you understand the scope before instructing us.

Free Initial Discussion

Initial enquiries handled openly and without pressure.

Nationwide Coverage

Experience across more than 125 Local Planning Authority areas.

Responsive Turnaround

Reports normally targeted within 2 weeks.

Our Services

Strategic planning support across England.

Fixed fees · Honest prospects · Clear strategy

Planning Applications

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Planning Applications

Full support from early strategy and Planning Statements through to submission, validation and application management.

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Planning Appeals

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Planning Appeals

A refusal is not always the end. We provide clear advice on prospects and prepare robust, evidence-led appeal cases.

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Feasibility Studies

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Feasibility Studies

Understand a site's planning potential, policy position, constraints and likely route forward before committing further money.

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Other services: Planning Statements · Heritage Statements · Lawful Development Certificates · Class MA Prior Approval · Class Q Barn Conversions · HMO Planning · Planning Objections · Enforcement Appeals · Strategic Land Promotion · Local Plan Representations · Design & Access Statements · Annexes & Garden Rooms · Rural Planning · Advertisement Consent

Client Feedback

What our clients say.

We measure our success by the value and outcomes we deliver. Here is what clients across England have said about working with Cedar Planning on our Google Business Profile.

5.0Rated 5.0 on Google

★★★★★ Google review

“We’ve worked with Dan at Cedar Planning on a number of projects and have always found him a pleasure to deal with. He has supported us with Heritage Statements, Design and Access Statements and Planning Statements, and the quality of his work has consistently been excellent.”

Amit N. — Architectural practice

★★★★★ Google review

“Having worked with many Planning consultants for the past decade, I can say for certain that I have not had a better experience… especially recently securing Class MA approval on a very difficult site in Leamington Spa.”

Umar S. — Class MA, Leamington Spa

★★★★★ Google review

“Dan was attentive throughout and turned things round in no time… The appeal he put together was comprehensive, well laid out and professional. And it did the trick, with our appeal being accepted!”

Hari L. — Householder appeal

★★★★★ Google review

“Worked with Dan on multiple planning projects most recently a barn conversion project. The process was swift and Dan was very knowledgable and easy to deal with.”

Lewis N. — Barn conversion

★★★★★ Google review

“Dan was helpful and professional. The process went smoothly and my application was completed and filed in just seven working days.”

Ribet S. — Planning application

★★★★★ Google review

“Cedar Planning has been excellent. They simplified what initially seemed like a complex application, guided us through all challenges, and enabled us to overcome them successfully.”

A G — Planning application

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Recent Planning Successes

Case studies that show the strategy behind the outcome.

Explore examples of how Cedar Planning has helped clients overcome refusals, justify development proposals and secure positive planning outcomes.

Residential Use Allowed

Approved Change of use from a vacant shop to two residential flats, followed by a mansard roof extension.

Project Type Residential conversion and extension

Key Issues Planning strategy, change of use and residential amenity

Planning success for two residential flats and a mansard roof extension

Cedar Planning developed a robust two-stage strategy to de-risk the project while helping the client maximise the site's development potential and value.

Strategic two-stage planning approach

Class MA approval secured for two flats

Full planning permission secured for the mansard extension

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Appeal Allowed

Approved Loft extension approved following refusal by the Local Planning Authority.

Project Type Householder planning appeal

Key Issues Character, design and local precedent

Planning appeal success for a loft extension

Following refusal, Cedar Planning prepared a focused appeal case addressing the Council's concerns and demonstrating why the proposal was acceptable in its planning and design context.

Reasons for refusal carefully rebutted

Planning and design context assessed

Planning permission secured at appeal

“The appeal he put together was comprehensive, well laid out and professional. And it did the trick, with our appeal being accepted!”

Hari L., client review on Google

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Permission Granted

2 Homes Two self-build dwellings approved in Mid Devon following earlier planning concerns.

Project Type Residential development

Key Issues Settlement boundary, character and highways

Planning permission for two self-build dwellings in Mid Devon

Cedar Planning helped secure permission by addressing the site's location, previous concerns, local character and highways considerations through a clear and evidence-led planning case.

Strong planning justification prepared

Previous planning concerns addressed

Positive outcome secured for the client

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Change of Use Approved

Class E Industrial unit approved for use as a health and fitness studio.

Project Type Change of use application

Key Issues Commercial use, amenity and parking considerations

Change of use from an industrial unit to a health and fitness studio

Cedar Planning supported a successful commercial change of use by presenting a clear planning case addressing the proposed use, site context, neighbouring amenity and parking considerations.

Commercial planning case prepared

Use class and site context considered

Clear justification provided for the proposed use

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Prior Approval Granted

6 Flats Office building converted to six residential flats through Class MA permitted development.

Project Type Class MA office to residential conversion

Key Issues Pre-acquisition strategy, heritage, noise, daylight and prior approval

Class MA Prior Approval for six flats in Leamington Spa

Cedar Planning advised the client before acquisition, identified the Class MA route, coordinated the specialist consultant team and managed the application through to approval for six new homes.

Planning potential assessed before acquisition

Class MA strategy developed and technical team coordinated

Prior Approval secured first time with no revisions

“…especially recently securing Class MA approval on a very difficult site in Leamington Spa.”

Umar S., client review on Google

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Expert Planning Advice Nationwide

Cedar Planning is an independent Chartered Town Planning consultancy providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to developers, architects, landowners, businesses and homeowners across Norfolk and throughout England.

Our services include Planning Applications, Planning Appeals, Planning Statements, Planning Feasibility Studies, Planning Objections and Local Plan Representations, from early site appraisal through to application, determination and appeal.

We are based in Norfolk and our planning experience extends across more than 125 Local Planning Authorities nationwide. Explore our full Planning Consultancy Services, find out more About Cedar Planning, or get in touch below to discuss your site or project.

We respond to all enquiries within 1 working day. Or contact us at info@cedarplanning.co.uk or call 01603 575714.