Planning Advice

Professional advice and technical support for planning applications, Building Regulations approvals and statutory consents

Do you require Planning Advice?

Red Square provide planning advice to clients to support them with navigating the complexities of development, refurbishment, and property alterations. Our guidance assists clients in navigating planning and Building Regulations requirements and helps reduce the risk of delays by ensuring applications are prepared in a clear and coordinated manner.

Planning Advice & Applications

Feasibility Assessments:

Providing an initial appraisal of proposals in the context of relevant planning policies, site constraints, development objectives and land/ building use regulations.

Pre-Application Consultation:

Engaging with Local Authorities to discuss proposals and gather feedback before submitting a formal application.

Planning Applications:

Preparing drawings and supporting information to assist with applications for planning permission, permitted development and related consents, including drawings, outline planning, or permitted development rights.

Change of Use Applications:

Assisting clients in changing a property's use classification, such as converting office space into residential units.

Listed Building & Conservation Area Consent:

Assisting clients with applications affecting listed buildings and properties within conservation areas, with specialist heritage advice recommended where appropriate when altering protected buildings or properties in conservation areas.

Building Control Applications & Building Regulations Approval:

Preparing drawings and technical information to support Building Regulations applications and approvals, covering fire safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, and structural integrity.

Full Plans Submission:

Preparing detailed drawings, specifications for approval by building control authorities.

Building Notice Applications:

A faster alternative for minor works, allowing construction to begin without full plans approval.

Regularisation Certificates:

Obtaining retrospective approval for work carried out without prior building control consent.

Site Inspections & Compliance Checks:

Coordinating with Building Control officers and monitoring construction progress in relation to the approved design and contract documentation at key construction stages.

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Our Approach

Red Square's approach combines technical expertise, practical design knowledge and a clear understanding of planning and Building Regulations procedures. We provide independent advice and prepare the drawings and documentation required to support applications and statutory approvals

Policy and Regulation Compliance: Analyse local planning policies to determine feasibility.

Site Appraisal and Feasibility: Conduct site visits and desktop studies, reviewing site access, constraints etc.

Pre-application Consultations: Advise clients to consult local planning officers early, specifically inquiring about policy requirements and potential objections to reduce invalid applications.

Managing Submissions: Prepare and manage the submission of planning applications, drawings, and supporting documentation, including managing the interface with other stakeholders.

Technical Advice: Advise on how the proposal sits within the local context, addressing concerns related to environmental impact, and neighbouring properties.

Specialist Expertise: Utilise RICS standards to identify risks, provide insights, and advise on heritage or sustainability factors that influence planning consents.

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Areas Covered

Based in Liverpool, we undertake instructions across:

Merseyside
Greater Manchester
Cheshire
Lancashire
North Wales
Wider North of England

Arrange Planning Advice

If you require professional planning advice, or specialist advice, please contact our office to discuss your requirements.

We will advise on the most appropriate methods and arrange a convenient appointment with a Chartered Building Surveyor.

Planning and Building Regulations approvals are subject to the requirements of the relevant authorities. Where specialist input is required, including structural engineering, fire engineering, planning consultancy or heritage advice, we will recommend the appointment of suitably qualified consultants.