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Planning Permission Experts

Alpha Planning & Development Ltd is a specialist town planning consultancy. We help advise and support a wide range of clients through the English and Welsh town planning systems including homeowners, investors, business owners and commercial operators. 

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What Our Clients Say

Martyn Popham
Cenin Renewables Ltd
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“James worked for Cenin on complex Planning Applications and demonstrated his ability to deliver outcomes in a timely manner. He had to manage his own workflow which he carried out effectively and contributed to a number of projects in a professional manner at all times. James embraced the challenges faced when developing sustainable Energy Generation Projects.”
Darren Rees
Private Client
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“Spoke with James regarding some planning advice to remove a boundary wall to enable parking access at the back of a property. James was really helpful and very thorough in terms of what would and wouldn't be needed. Excellent service, definitely give James a call if you need help with planning permission.”
Mike Lynham
Private Client
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“I needed advice as I was worried about the planning status of an internal wall which had been removed during renovation work. James was incredibly helpful, and was able to reassure me that the builder had complied with planning regulations. I found the service from the company to be first class. James explained things very clearly, and gave guidance which was very valuable as I am considering selling my house.”
Meg Selby
Private Client
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“James was very professional and full of knowledge. We felt like he had all the time in the world to talk to us about our house development and he offered great advice and feedback! We would highly recommend!”
Zafar Hussain
Private Client
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“Hi I had James from Alpha planning prepare and put in a application for change of use in my shop the application went through and got passed thanks to James and he was allways available to chat during the process and as he is now after the application. I think he is good at his job and very fair when it comes to pricing. So all in all I would recommend alpha planning and wish James all the best in the future.”
Barry Howells
Private Client
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“Fantastic service from James, kept me informed throughout and had plenty of time to answer any questions that I had, would highly recommend.”
David Gibson
Private Client
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“For eleven months I tried to make a planning application for work on my house, spending all my spare time on it, including much work which I subsequently found was not required. It was rejected by the Planning Department. I then contracted James from Alpha. He visited the site and produced superb 3D style drawings and a simplified application. A few weeks later I have received approval.”
Helen Cronin
Private Client
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“I am very pleased with the services offered by James Banks of Alpha Planning & Development. He explained that for my requirements, a Town Planner is best suited to my application for Planning Permission. James has simplified the whole process for me, and saved me a lot of work. Excellent service. I would not hesitate to recommend this company.”
Darren Gentle
Private Client
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“James was incredibly helpful. Explained everything very clearly over the phone and helped me work out a way forward with my planning issue. Would absolutely call again with anything planning related. Thank you James.”
Jeanne Cooper
Private Client
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“James was efficient and professional in the way he dealt with the Planning Office on our behalf. We very much appreciated his help, advice, care and attention and would not hesitate in recommending his services. We will definitely call James should we need any planning advice in the future. It was a pleasure dealing with him.”
Rashida Barnett
Private Client
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“James is absolutly brilliant - Very helpful -Very knowledgeable and really know his stuff - Spent a lot of time helping me with my appeal. Thank you so much for guiding me and helping me to understand this big learning curve.”
Nick Smith
Private Client
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“Excellent communication, advice and service. Could not recommend highly enough. Thank you”
Sally Hayward
Spring into Action Dog Agility
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“Absolutely brilliant service. Gave me lots of great advice.... did all the paperwork... kept in close touch with council which ensured the planning permission came through in good time. And all for a really good price (a fraction of what I was quoted elsewhere!) Couldn't be happier and would thoroughly recommend to anyone needing planning permission.”
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Our Planning Services

PLANNING APPLICATION

Alpha will expertly prepare, submit and manage your householder, minor or major planning application

PLANNING APPEALS

Alpha will expertly prepare, submit and manage your householder, minor or major planning appeal

PRE- APPLICATION ADVICE

Alpha will advise and prepare a pre-planning application advice enquiry and submit to the Council with aftercare debriefing

PLANNING APPRAISAL

Alpha can provide a written report covering site constraints, policies, strategies, costs and time of a proposed scheme

DISCHARGING CONDITIONS

Alpha provides a low-cost service to discharge pre-commencement conditions attached to your planning application decision

PLANNING ENFORCEMENT

If you have recieved an enforcement letter from thr Local Authority we can help advise and regularise development

CANDIDATE SITE REPRESENTATIONS

If you have a parcel of land which could be utilised for future housing, we can propose it to be included in the next local Plan

PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATIONS

If you are pursuing a major development in Wales Alpha canprepare and carry out a pre-application consultation

2D & 3D SCALED PLANS

If you wish to submit a planning application yourself, we can produce the necessary scaled plans for validation

PLANNING OBJECTIONS

If you are concerned about a proposed development application we can advise and submit objections on your behalf

Why Instruct Alpha

We have working experience with over 25 Local Planing Authorities in England and Wales. This means we well versed in National Planning Policy, researching Local Planning Policies and understanding different Local Authority Structures which is crucial for providing concise and to the point information to our clients.

Our planning expertise has been utilised on a wide array of developments including householder, advertisements, residential, retail, recreational, tourist, mineral, commercial, industrial and renewable energy. Whether you need to erect a garden fence or a 15 storey building, we have the expert experience to help.

A tried and tested project management system which allows us to stay on top of the paper work from instruction to decision. We maintain full contact with our clients and the Local Planning Authority providing updates and keeping to key deadlines to ensure a smooth application or appeal process.

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Managing Director

Alpha Planning & Development

James Banks BSc AssocRTPI

James started his career as a planning and enforcement officer at the Vale of Glamorgan Council. This provided him with a fundamental understanding of the planning system and internal processes planning officers undertake. He then entered the private sector as a planning consultant in Swansea dealing with a wide range of minor and major developments including residential and commercial schemes such as purpose built student accommodation, new housing and business units. Following this experience James founded Alpha Planning & Development Ltd in 2018 and has since worked across England and Wales. Throughout 2019 and 2020 he operated as the head of planning for a renewable energy company in Wales assisting in the delivery of solar, wind and industrial development.

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Company

  • Alpha Planning & Development Ltd.
  • Company House No: 12730419
  • VAT Registration: 357 2045 06
  • +44 (0) 7810 810910
  • info@alphapd.co.uk
  • Princess House
  • Princess Way
  • Swansea
  • SA1 3LW

Services

  • Planning Application
  • Planning Appeals
  • Planning Advice
  • Planning Appraisal
  • Discharging Conditions
  • Planning Enforcement
  • Candidate Representations
  • Consultations
  • 2D & 3D Scaled Plans
  • Planning Objections