Effective town planning solutions

From feasibility assessments to planning applications, to appeals and lawfulness issues, Lightwater TPC is the town planning expert you need. Our knowledge and experience can navigate your project through the system!   

Understanding your specific needs and concerns

We appreciate that every project is unique and we want to understand your specific needs, concerns and ambition. We can then tailor our services to suit you and your project. 

We understand that your project is unique. With Lightwater TPC, you will receive a personal and individual service from a sole practitioner who cares.

  • Feasibility Assessments

    Have you found the right site? Is this the right project to pursue? An independent, expert opinion from Lightwater TPC will give you the information and advice you need, to help you reach the right decision.


    • A professional, independent, expert opinion on your chances of success
    • How to improve those chances, if needed
    • Risk management
    • Practical solutions
    • Plan of action

    Once you receive your feasibility assessment, we can discuss your options together. If you choose to proceed, we can also provide town planning input into the scheme design, project manage the preparation of the planning application and represent you to the Council.

  • Development Appraisals

    What can you do with land and property? What will the planning system allow? An independent expert opinion from Lightwater TPC will give you the information and advice you need, to know what your options are.


    • A professional, independent, expert opinion to identify your options
    • How to improve those options, if needed
    • Risk management
    • Practical solutions
    • A plan of action

    Once you receive your development appraisal, we can discuss your options together. If you choose to proceed further, we can also provide town planning input into the scheme design, project manage the preparation of the planning application and represent you to the Council.  

  • Planning Applications

    How do you give your application the best chance of success? Get it on the right track from the outset by using the expertise Lightwater TPC can offer. From strategy and counsel to the practicalities and the details, from the very beginning to the final decision.


    • Knowledge of how to prepare and present the application to give it the best chance of success
    • An expert opinion in support of your case, set out in a planning statement
    • Project management of the input from other consultants
    • Your representative to the Council
    • Deep understanding of local planning authority requirements 
    • Experienced in all types of planning application  

    We can both support your existing project team or create and lead one for you. We can work in the background or be your representative to the Council. Once your application is approved, you can also engage us to deal with the discharge conditions or securing approval for amendments.

  • Planning Appeals

    You have the right to appeal an unsuccessful application. But should you? What more can be done to improve the chances of success? Bring Lightwater TPC on board to access expert and personalised advice.


    • Case review and options appraisal - amend and re-submit, and or appeal
    • Professional advice about the appeals process and which method to appeal by
    • Expert opinion in support of your appeal, set out in a statement of case 
    • Lead on and project manage any input required from other consultants
    • Experienced in all types of planning appeal – with expert witness status

    You can use our knowledge and experience of the planning system to better understand your options. If an appeal is the best course of action then we can both assemble a strong case in support and deal with all the administrative aspects of the process.

  • Lawfulness Issues

    Accused of breaking the planning rules? Or in need of confirmation of the lawfulness of something done or intended? If you face planning enforcement action, it is imperative you get independent, professional advice - immediately.


    • Case review and options appraisal – what your options are – a recommendation on the best way forward
    • Assessing eligibility for a Certificate of Lawfulness (immunity from enforcement)
    • Confidential advice about the process and how to handle the Council
    • Professional representation on your behalf, to the Council
    • Expert opinion in support of your case, set out in a planning statement
    • Experienced in planning enforcement procedure and lawfulness applications

    If you are threatened with enforcement action then do not delay. Lightwater TPC will do everything in our power to get the best outcome for you.


    Need to prove the lawfulness of something done or intended? We can provide advice and if appropriate can prepare and submit an application for a Certificate of Lawfulness.

HOW CAN WE HELP

07889 953 651
EMAIL
ASK THE EXPERT

Ensuring smoother communication with your Local Planning Authority every step of the way

HOW CAN WE HELP

07889 953 651
EMAIL
ASK THE EXPERT

Let Lightwater TPC do the paperwork for you!

We use our experience of working in many different councils to give your project the best possible chance of success. Lightwater TPC is flexible: we can come on board as part of your existing team to provide specific advice, or we can project manage the entire process.