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.

Start your project with confidence. Contact us now.

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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.

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For property owners, investors and developers

Here’s how we can support you:

  • Starting a project? Surveys, cost, and sustainability from day one.
  • Buying or leasing? We deliver risk-reducing technical due diligence.
  • Lease ending soon? We manage dilapidations, saving cost and stress.
  • Complex site issues? We handle party walls and engineering challenges.
  • Protecting long-term value? Tailored maintenance plans keep you compliant and prepared.
  • Contact us today to find out more.

    "Early engagement with planning authorities is critical to success. By combining local insight with strategic thinking, we help clients anticipate challenges and secure approvals that keep projects moving."

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    Principal & Managing Director, Place

    Jo Davis

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