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Planning Consultancy Services.
Cedar Planning provides expert planning consultancy and planning services to developers, architects, landowners and homeowners across England. Find the service you need below.
Find the service you need
Planning consultancy services
Practical planning support for applications, appeals, site assessments, residential and commercial development, and enforcement matters.
Planning Applications
Planning statements, submission management and direct liaison with the Local Planning Authority to give your application the strongest possible case.
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Clear, evidence-led appeal statements that address the refusal reasons directly and present a focused case to the Planning Inspectorate.
Explore Planning AppealsSite Appraisals
Early-stage assessment of planning risks, opportunities, constraints and development potential before you commit significant time or money.
Explore Site AppraisalsResidential Development
Planning support for housing schemes, self-build projects, infill development, conversions, backland proposals and other residential opportunities.
Explore Residential DevelopmentCommercial Projects
Commercial and mixed-use planning advice including change of use, Class MA and proposals involving employment or business premises.
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Certificates of Lawfulness, enforcement advice and enforcement appeals where the planning status or lawfulness of development needs to be established.
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Why Cedar Planning
A consultancy that works with you, for you
Honest Prospects
We tell you the truth about your site's chances from day one — even when it's not what you want to hear. No false promises.
Fixed, Transparent Fees
Every project is quoted with a clear fixed fee upfront — no hourly billing, no surprises. You know exactly what you're paying.
Fast Turnaround
Reports delivered within 2 weeks as standard. Planning delays cost money — we work quickly without cutting corners.
Nationwide Coverage
Worked across 125+ Local Planning Authorities from Cornwall to Cumbria. We know how different councils think.
End-to-End Management
We don't just submit and disappear. We manage your application through to a decision, rebutting concerns along the way.
Who We Work With
Whether your issue is simple or complex, Cedar Planning provides calm, practical and policy-based planning support across England.
Homeowners
Extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings and householder appeals — we make the planning system straightforward for homeowners.
Developers
From single plots to larger schemes — feasibility, applications, appeals and Green Belt advice for developers of all scales.
Architects & Designers
Policy input, planning statements and pre-application strategy to strengthen design proposals and improve approval rates.
Landowners
Site promotion, Local Plan representations and feasibility advice to unlock the development potential of your land.
Neighbours & Objectors
Structured, policy-based objections to nearby developments — covering privacy, design, Green Belt, heritage and more.
Public Sector
Planning policy support, technical assessments and independent planning advice drawing on direct public sector experience.
Contact Cedar Planning
If you need planning advice or support with an application, objection or appeal, Cedar Planning can help.
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