Based in Newton-le-Willows, we are your local planning and development specialists providing our expertise to deliver successful projects throughout the North West and across the UK.
MPD Built Environment Consultants provides professional planning advice for homeowners, developers, landowners, businesses and investors, supporting projects from early-stage planning advice through to applications, appeals, enforcement matters and development consultancy. We help clients understand the planning system, assess the development potential of land and property, and develop a clear planning strategy for moving projects forward.
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As Planning Consultants, we can provide the assistance you need to deliver your dreams, no matter where you are in the planning process. Whether you require help with submission of an application, an appeal, enforcement issues or general planning advice, you can rely on us to provide you with a cost-effective and comprehensive service.
Our extensive experience working as planning advisors across the North West with a variety of Local Authorities and Housing Associations gives us a strong grasp of financial viability, economics, development management issues and planning policies. We understand how local government, planning departments and council officers approach development proposals and can provide practical guidance throughout the process.
Contact us today to find out more about our planning advice services.
Our planning and development services include support with:
Whether you are considering a development opportunity, responding to a planning issue or preparing an application, our team can help you understand the planning considerations involved and determine the appropriate next steps. Our aim is to take a pragmatic approach to each project, identifying constraints, opportunities and the most suitable route to help clients secure planning permission.
There are a number of fees and costs associated with planning. Fees depend on project size, site complexity, and council requirements.
MPD Built Environment Consultants Limited provides professional planning and development consultancy services to clients across the North West and the UK.
We offer a comprehensive range of planning services to our clients, including planning enforcement, permitted development rules or general advice.
At MPD Built Environment Consultants Limited, we supply clients across the North West region and beyond with a comprehensive service covering all aspects of planning and development. Using our large network of contacts, we help you every step of the way to deliver your project.
We are experienced planning and development professionals with significant knowledge and expertise across a wide spectrum of projects. We support clients in working towards the planning permissions and statutory consents needed for development projects, including green belt housing and children’s homes.
Our work can involve working alongside landowners, developers, architects, specialist consultants and local authorities, helping to lead and coordinate the planning process where required. From assessing development rights to managing applications and negotiations with the council, our focus is on delivering practical advice that adds value to a project.
Where proposals raise wider issues such as design, heritage, transport or community involvement, we can help clients understand the relevant considerations and respond appropriately. This can include assessing the impact of development on the surrounding area and considering how proposals can deliver appropriate development for both current communities and future generations.
We are committed to providing a high-quality and cost-effective planning consultancy service to existing and new clients, with an emphasis on building long term relationships and supporting the continued success of their development projects.
Our experience covers a broad range of planning and development matters, including:
Our approach combines knowledge of national and local planning policy with practical experience of working with Local Planning Authorities across a wide variety of development proposals.
We can advise from the earliest stages of a project, helping clients establish the most appropriate strategy, identify planning risks and work towards an outcome where permission is granted. Where negotiations are required, we can liaise with planning departments and other stakeholders to address concerns and progress proposals.
As experienced planning consultants in the North West, we’ve got more than 30 years of experience in the construction and development industry, and we are proud to say we are members of:
Professional qualifications are an important part of the planning profession, with the Royal Town Planning Institute setting recognised standards for professional competence and conduct. Chartered Town Planners are required to uphold the RTPI’s professional and ethical standards, giving clients additional reassurance that the advice they receive is informed by recognised industry standards.
Our professional expertise includes the standards associated with the Chartered Town Planner profession alongside experience across planning, surveying, construction, heritage and archaeology.
These professional memberships, alongside more than three decades of planning and development experience, support the specialist advice we provide to clients across residential, commercial, heritage and development projects.
Our approach is also reflected in feedback from our clients, with independent reviews covering our professionalism, planning knowledge, communication and support throughout the planning process. This includes projects where clients have required early advice, application support and assistance following discussions with planning authorities, including situations where the council agreed with the proposed planning approach.
Our work can involve collaborating with landowners, developers, architects, specialist consultants, council officers, and other stakeholders to help lead and manage the planning process. For developments where community involvement is important, early engagement can also help identify local concerns, build trust with residents in the surrounding area and reduce the risk of avoidable delays later in the process. Where appropriate, this can help strengthen a proposal before it is considered by the council.
As a local planning company in Newton-le-Willows, we are perfectly positioned to offer our planning consultancy services in and across the North West. We have years of industry experience and are well known for the service we provide.
From advice on dealing with local authorities to support for all your planning needs, we’ll ensure you’re supported. Our knowledge and expertise will ensure your home improvement, project or business development gets the support it needs when seeking the necessary planning permission.
We regularly support clients across areas including Manchester, Liverpool, Wigan, Chorley, Rochdale, Warrington, Stockport, Burnley and the wider North West, as well as projects elsewhere in the UK.
If you are looking for planning consultants near you, contact MPD to discuss your site, proposed development or planning issue.
Whether you are considering a new development, preparing a planning application, dealing with an enforcement issue or trying to understand the options available for a site, our planning consultants can help.
Tell us where the site is, what you are proposing and whether there is any relevant planning history, and we can discuss the appropriate next steps.
A planning consultant advises on the planning requirements, policies and potential constraints affecting a development. This can include assessing a proposal, preparing and submitting planning applications, communicating with Local Planning Authorities, dealing with planning conditions and enforcement matters, and supporting planning appeals.
It can be beneficial to speak to a planning consultant before committing significant time or money to a development proposal. Early advice can help identify relevant planning policies, potential constraints and the most appropriate route for progressing a project.
A planning consultant can also assess whether existing permitted development rights or other development rights may apply before pursuing a full planning application.
Yes. We can review a refused planning application, assess the reasons for refusal and advise on the available options. Depending on the circumstances, this may involve revising and resubmitting the proposal, negotiating further with the local authority or considering a planning appeal.
Yes. We advise on a wide range of change-of-use proposals, including specialist areas such as children’s homes and Class C2 planning. We can assess whether planning permission is likely to be required and support the application process where necessary.
Yes. We can advise clients on development proposals affecting Green Belt land, including the relevant planning policy considerations, potential constraints and the evidence that may be required to support an application. Depending on the proposal, this may include consideration of whether very special circumstances need to be demonstrated.
We are based in Newton-le-Willows and regularly work throughout the North West, including Manchester, Liverpool, Wigan, Chorley, Rochdale, Warrington, Stockport and Burnley. We can also provide planning and development consultancy services for projects elsewhere in the UK.
