Planning services
Your project, planned with precision
Navigating the planning process can be complex - but with our deep relationships across planning authorities and a proven track record, we make it straightforward. We work closely with you to manage every stage, from planning applications and appraisals to strategic advice and tailored solutions.
Our team combines market insight with regulatory expertise to help you overcome challenges, unlock opportunities, and keep your project moving. Whatever your goals, we provide the guidance and support you need to deliver with confidence and certainty.
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Our services
Avison Young’s nationwide Planning team provides advice to landowners and developers at each stage of the planning cycle. Our services include:
Preparation / negotiation of planning appliations
Planning appraisal and strategy advice to inform land acquisition / disposal decisions
Promotion of sites through the development plan process
Preparation of area-based strategies (SPDs/AAPS/Planning briefs) and Estate renewal advice to Local Authorities
Preparation of technical land use evidence (to underpin policy and planning applications)
Planning appeals / inquiries
Cost management
Our cost management consultants help clients plan, control, and protect project budgets across all sectors. We advise on feasibility, cash flow, and risk, and work with in-house engineers and project managers for joined-up delivery. We’re trusted by lenders for monitoring and insolvency advice, and carry out Reinstatement Cost Assessments (RCAs) to ensure buildings are properly insured - essential for owners in case of total loss.
Party wall negotiations
Our party wall specialists help clients manage legal and technical risks early - keeping projects on track. We advise on all aspects of the Party Wall Act, boundary disputes, and access issues like crane oversailing and scaffold licences. Acting for developers, designers, and owners across sectors, we combine legal understanding with practical expertise. We handle sensitive negotiations on your behalf. We ensure smooth progress and protect your project from costly delays.
For property owners, investors and developers
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