Success-Based Planning Consultancy for Ambitious Development Projects
At Cedar Planning, our consultants provide expert planning services to landowners and developers across England. We bring experience in securing planning permissions for residential, mixed-use and commercial schemes of varying scales.
No Permission. No Fee.
We now offer a Joint Venture Planning Consultancy Service — or Success-Based Fee Structure — to a limited number of projects, where our fees are only required if and when planning permission is secured. This approach enables clients to progress with confidence while minimising initial risk and upfront expenditure.
Our team delivers the full planning strategy, coordination and representation, combining technical excellence, robust policy analysis and persuasive advocacy at every stage. We pride ourselves on the quality of our submissions, the clarity of our advice and our commercially focused approach to planning.
Reducing your planning risk at every stage
Cedar Planning's success-based model aligns our fee with your outcome. We assess the planning opportunity, prepare the strategy and manage the planning process with a clear focus on achieving a positive decision.
Zero upfront fees
Our professional planning fees are only triggered upon the issue of a positive Decision Notice.
Fully invested advice
Because our fee depends on success, we are directly aligned with the outcome you are seeking.
Policy-led strategy
We use robust policy analysis, planning judgement and carefully structured submissions to support the case.
Clear commercial terms
Scope, fee trigger, assumptions and disbursement responsibilities are agreed clearly before work begins.
Premium planning support from appraisal to decision
Our joint venture package covers the full planning lifecycle, from early feasibility and local planning authority engagement through to submission, consultation management and decision-stage support.
Planning strategy & appraisal
Detailed policy review, site constraint analysis and practical planning strategy to maximise the prospect of permission.
Pre-application & LPA liaison
Formal or informal engagement with the Council where appropriate, including written submissions and follow-up dialogue.
Application management
Preparation of planning statements, coordination of supporting documents, submission and day-to-day management.
Committee & decision support
Support at committee stage, negotiation of planning conditions and advice on the best next steps after decision.
Please note: Cedar Planning does not act as a financial promoter or fund specialist technical reports. Disbursements such as ecology, heritage, transport, drainage and Council application fees remain the client's responsibility unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.
How the process works
A clear four-stage route from initial review through to a positive planning decision.
Initial review
We review the site, planning context and development aspirations to decide whether the project fits our joint venture model.
Heads of Terms
We agree scope, assumptions, fee trigger and disbursement responsibilities before work begins.
Planning delivery
We deliver the agreed planning strategy, manage the application and respond to consultation matters.
Decision stage
Our professional fee becomes payable when a positive Decision Notice is issued by the Council.
No permission. No planning fee.
Our joint venture model means our professional planning fee is aligned with your success. Speak to us about whether your site is suitable.
Start your free appraisalFrequently asked questions
Key points to understand before approaching Cedar Planning about a joint venture planning arrangement.
What exactly is a success-based or joint venture fee?
What size or type of project is eligible?
Who pays for specialist reports?
How many projects do you take on?
Do you cover the whole of England?
Does this guarantee planning permission?
Get a tailored Joint Venture Planning Proposal
Tell us about the site and your aspirations - we'll review your project, send a draft Heads of Terms and success-based fee proposal tailored to your scheme.
This scheme is limited to a certain number of projects each year, and our Joint Venture scheme does not guarantee a successful planning outcome.