London Planning Consultants

Expert Planning Support for Homeowners, Developers & Businesses across the Capital.

Planning in London is different. Development in the capital is governed not just by national policy, but by the London Plan and the strict requirements of the 32 individual boroughs. From Basement Impact Assessments in Camden to Green Belt constraints in Enfield and Barnet, the density of the city creates unique challenges.

At Cedar Planning, we are Chartered Town Planners (MRTPI) with extensive experience navigating the London planning system. Whether you are maximizing the value of a tight urban site, extending a Victorian terrace, or converting commercial space into flats, we provide the strategy you need to secure approval.

Navigating the London Plan

Unlike the rest of the UK, London projects must comply with the Greater London Authority (GLA) policies as well as the local council's rules. We specialise in the specific issues that define London development:

• Urban Density & Infill: Maximising space on "Backland" sites or tight plots without triggering "overdevelopment" refusals.

• Basement Excavations: Managing the complex policy requirements for subterranean development in boroughs like Camden and Westminster.

• Commercial to Residential (Class MA or Class G): Utilising Permitted Development rights to convert vacant London offices and shops into high-value apartments.

• Green Belt & Metropolitan Open Land (MOL): Expert arguments for extensions and replacement dwellings on the urban fringe.

Our London Services

1. Planning Applications

We manage the entire process for Householder, Full Planning, and Prior Approval applications. We coordinate the specialist reports often required in London (Daylight/Sunlight assessments, BIA, Construction Management Plans) to ensure your application is valid and robust.

2. London Planning Appeals

Refused permission by a London Borough? London councils often refuse applications on subjective grounds like "impact on character." We specialise in overturning these decisions.

• View our dedicated Planning Appeals service

• We offer planning appeals across the whole of London. For an example our Barnet Appeals expertise, Enfield Appeals expertise.

3. Planning Objections

Is a development next door threatening your amenity? In a dense city, neighbour disputes are common. We draft professional objection letters based on material planning considerations (Right to Light, Privacy, Sense of Enclosure).

• Visit our Planning Objections page

Borough-Specific Expertise

We don't just know "London"; we know the specific Local Plans of the boroughs we work in. We cover all 32 London Boroughs.

Why Choose Cedar Planning for London Projects?

• Chartered Expertise: We are MRTPI qualified, ensuring your strategy meets the highest professional standards.

• Cost-Effective: As a boutique consultancy with a dual-hub structure (London & East Anglia), we offer competitive fixed fees offering great value against large central London firms, without compromising on quality.

• Honest Feasibility: London property is expensive. We perform rigorous Feasibility Studies before you commit to architects' fees, ensuring your investment is safe.

Get London Planning Advice

Contact us for a review of your site against the London Plan.