Cedar Planning is an independent Chartered Town Planning consultancy providing clear, honest and commercially grounded planning advice to developers, landowners, architects and homeowners across England.
Planning can be technical, slow and difficult to navigate. Cedar Planning was created to make that process clearer — providing clients with practical advice, a defined strategy and a straightforward understanding of what happens next.
We work across the planning process, from early site appraisals and pre-application strategy through to planning applications, appeals, Local Plan representations, enforcement matters and objections.
Our approach is deliberately personal. You deal directly with an experienced planner who understands your project, explains the risks clearly and remains involved as the case progresses.
That may mean identifying the strongest route to permission. It may mean changing the strategy before money is spent on drawings and reports. And sometimes it means advising that a proposal is unlikely to succeed. We would rather give useful advice early than tell clients what they want to hear.
Cedar Planning is led by Dan Malloy, a Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute with more than a decade of experience across public and private-sector planning.
Dan's experience covers planning applications, appeals, planning policy, Local Plans, enforcement, development management and strategic planning work for a wide range of residential, commercial and rural projects.
Having worked with Local Planning Authorities across England, Cedar Planning understands that councils do not all approach planning in the same way. That experience helps us identify the issues that matter and build the planning argument around the individual site rather than relying on a generic template.
Where a project requires specialist technical input, Cedar Planning also works alongside architects, highways consultants, ecologists, heritage specialists, flood-risk consultants and other professionals to provide coordinated planning support.
“By far the best planning consultant we have worked with in our many years in the industry. Dan’s work is immaculate, efficient and well thought out.”
We give a realistic view of prospects, risks and options before you commit unnecessary time or money.
“…particularly convinced by how authentic and down to earth Dan was. There was none of the bravado or sales tactics that other companies were using.”Hari L., Google review
Every site and case is different. Our advice is researched, evidence-led and tailored to the proposal in front of us.
“They simplified what initially seemed like a complex application, guided us through all challenges, and enabled us to overcome them successfully.”A G, Google review
Planning delays matter. We communicate clearly, work to agreed timescales and keep projects moving where we can.
“My application was completed and filed in just seven working days.”Ribet S., Google review
We look beyond the immediate submission and consider the route most likely to achieve the client's wider objective.
“…there is always a route that we have found worked best with Cedar.”Umar S., Google review
Cedar trees are known for strength, resilience and longevity. Those are useful qualities in planning too.
The best planning strategies are built on strong evidence, able to respond when circumstances change and focused on the long-term value of the site or project. That is the thinking behind Cedar Planning and the way we approach our work.
Our work spans residential, commercial, rural and strategic planning matters for clients across England.
Choose the type of client that best matches you to see the planning support Cedar Planning typically provides.
Cedar Planning can provide a focused piece of advice or manage a wider planning strategy, depending on what your project actually needs.
Tell us what you are trying to achieve. We will give you a clear initial view of how Cedar Planning can help and the most sensible next step.