Local Expertise
Our local context gives us an intimate knowledge of the area in order to bring our expertise and passion to your project.
Who are we?
We are RMB Planning
We bring a wealth of planning expertise to support clients in navigating the changing landscape of planning legislation and regulations. Through our comprehensive understanding of the local planning context and national policies and guidance we support homeowners, developers and landowners to achieve their development objectives.
Our focus on a collaborative approach to working with planning officers and authorities ensures that every project benefits from a strategic perspective to guide you through every stage of the planning process.
Local Planners
Who are RMB Planning?
We are a planning consultancy located in the heart of the New Forest. A large part of our work takes place across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and Somerset, where our local knowledge and insight enables us to support our clients across the region. Alongside this our expertise in national policy and guidance means we welcome enquiries from across England and Wales.
As a team we are passionate about place making and finding solutions to support the unique character of the areas we serve. We provide expert advice on all development types – householder, commercial developments in both urban and rural developments.
Please take a look at our range of services we offer and some of the projects we are involved in. If you would like to discuss a development proposal and how we can assist please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Local Knowledge, National Context
Our Approach
Clear Communication
Demystifying the planning process with clear communication at every stage of development project.
Bespoke Solutions
Crafting tailored solutions to meet specific project needs to provide bespoke planning solutions to clients.
Sustainable Planning
A focus on environmental sustainability which aligns with local and national policies and provide clients with a future proof development.
Key Relationships
Our strong relationships and understanding of individual local authorities’ approach enables us to effectively advocate for our client developments.
Digital Solutions
We utilise mapping and data services to understand the planning landscape so that your project aligns with local and national planning contexts.
Planning Services
Our Services
Explore the range of services our expert team offers to provide tailored solutions to guide you through the UK planning process.
Fact Finding
Site Appraisals
We provide professional assessments of a site’s development potential, considering the planning history, constraints and relevant local and national policies to identify the most appropriate strategy for success.
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Negotiation
Pre-application Advice
Early engagement with planning officers is crucial to secure support for proposed developments. We will review your project, offering strategic insights to optimise your proposals and address potential issues.
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Site Development
Planning Applications
We prepare planning applications for individual home owners through to large-scale developments seeking full and outline applications as well as a range of planning requirements.
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Advocacy
Planning Appeals
Whether you’re seeking to overturn a refusal, modify a condition, or address any other planning-related challenge our extensive knowledge of planning legislation and procedures will create a compelling appeal to support your development.
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Supporting Services
Specialist Reports
Our team is adept at producing high-quality, specialist reports that play a crucial role in the planning process. We deliver detailed and authoritative reports that align with regulatory standards and best practices to support plans.
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Strategic Advocacy
Site Promotion
We specialise in strategic site promotion through engagement with local authorities, stakeholders, and the community to advocate for the development merits of your site, positioning your project favourably in the planning process in order to unlock its potential.
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Site Appraisals
We provide professional assessments of a site’s development potential, considering the planning history, constraints and relevant local and national policies to identify the most appropriate strategy for success.
Examining Feasibility
Our dedicated team of professionals combine local knowledge with a thorough understanding of planning regulations to conduct in-depth assessments of the potential for development of your site. Our site appraisals offering strategic insights into the feasibility and optimal use of your land or property utilising our custom database to identify exemplar uses within the local context.
All site appraisals examine the opportunities and potential challenges in order to provide you with a comprehensive assessment to make an informed decision-making on your next step. Whether you’re a landowner, developer, or investor, our site appraisals ensure your project aligns with regulatory requirements and maximizes its potential for success.
Negotiation
Pre-application Advice
Early engagement with planning officers is crucial to secure support for proposed developments. We will review your project, offering strategic insights to optimise your proposals and address potential issues.
Effective Negotiation
Our team of planners has a proven track record of successful early engagement with planning officers to establish the merits of individual sites as sustainable developments. This enables us to provide a clear roadmap for our clients to maximise the potential of their development project.
After a free initial consultation we will identify and review your project plans, offering strategic insights to optimize your proposal prior to contact with the appropriate planning officer. Utilising effective negotiation which understands the local plan context and relevant appeal history our pre-application service negotiates the most appropriate route to secure the support of planning officers, understanding the non-negotiables to deliver the most appropriate application.
Site Development
Planning Applications
We prepare planning applications for individual home owners through to large-scale developments seeking full and outline applications as well as a range of planning requirements.
Detailed and robust planning applications
Our planning application service is intended to navigate the often complex local and national policies, regulations and requirements. We work closely with you to prepare and submit detailed planning applications to ensure your development project has a strong chance of securing approval.
“Our self build project was rescued by RMB Planning after an initial rejection where we had not engaged their services.”
Mike and Sarah (New Forest)
Advocacy
Planning Appeals
Whether you’re seeking to overturn a refusal, modify a condition, or address any other planning-related challenge our extensive knowledge of planning legislation and procedures will create a compelling appeal to support your development.
We assess the reasons for refusal and the relevant appeal history to build the strongest possible case, representing your development through written representations, informal hearings and public inquiries.
Supporting Services
Specialist Reports
Our team is adept at producing and commissioning specialist reports that play a crucial role in the planning process. We deliver detailed and authoritative reports that align with regulatory standards and best practices to support plans.
Supporting Services
We are adept at producing specialist reports which are now an essential requirement of many planning applications process. All planning applications require a planning statement, design and access statement and biodiversity study. Alongside these reports where relevant we provide flood risk ecological and heritage assessments as well as tree surveys and traffic assessments.
All our reports align with regulatory standards and best practices to support the successful delivery of projects through avoidance of unsupported objections. These reports serve as invaluable tools, providing the necessary data and insights to support your planning applications or address specific challenges in the development process.
Strategic Advocacy
Site Promotion
We specialise in strategic site promotion through engagement with local authorities, stakeholders, and the community to advocate for the development merits of your site. Our Site Promotion service is designed to position your project favourably in the planning process in order to unlock its potential.
With a focus on strategic advocacy, we work with key stakeholders to promote your site’s development merits. From engaging with local authorities to fostering community support, our expert team navigates the complexities of planning to optimally position your project.
Our Site Promotion service is not just about securing approvals; it’s about creating a positive dialogue that underscores the value your development brings to the community.
A personal service tailored to your needs
We focus on simplifying the planning process to develop a strategy which will achieve the best outcome for your project.
If you’re a homeowner or an experienced developer or landowner we understand that every development is different and securing planning consent can be time consuming and difficult.
We are here to give you professional advice, guidance and support throughout the planning, design and development process to secure the best result for your project. We would be delighted to arrange a free initial consultation.
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News and Planning Resources
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Insights · Nov 20, 2023
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Insights · Nov 20, 2023
How design codes will shape tomorrow’s homes and developments
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Insights · Nov 20, 2023
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Amendment 68 is a game-changer for self-builders, offering solutions to land access and financial challenges. It promotes community collaboration and design flexibility, making home ownership more empowering and affordable.
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