Architects & Planning Consultants

Our team of planners and architectural staff bring over 40 years of experience in managing complex planning and architectural projects. We handle a wide range of developments, from small-scale residential and householder proposals to large-scale residential, commercial, and various other types of projects.

We strive to simplify your interactions with what is a complex planning system, ensuring the process is as straightforward as possible. By collaborating closely with our clients and adopting a team-oriented approach, we consistently achieve the best outcomes.

HAVE A PLANNING OR ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT IN MIND OR WISH TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR LAND?

GSP offers trusted initial advice on the likelihood of obtaining planning permission by thoroughly reviewing a site’s planning constraints, history, and relevant development plan policies and guidance

WANT TO BUILD AN EXTENSION, OUTBUILDING OR MAKE ANY OTHER ALTERATIONS TO YOUR PROPERTY?

GSP is a multi-disciplinary consultancy that provides comprehensive services, including architectural drawings and advocacy for planning cases relating to both residential and non-residential properties

COULD PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AVOID THE NEED TO APPLY FOR PLANNING PERMISSION?

GSP can review a proposal and site to determine if any such rights exist, potentially avoiding the need for costly planning applications. If so, GSP can submit an application to certify its lawfulness

HAVE YOU RECEIVED A REFUSAL OR WISH TO CHALLENGE A CONDITION?

GSP can review the decision and provide advice regarding a potential appeal. Alternatively, we can proceed directly with an appeal against a refusal of an application or a condition imposed by the Council

HAVE YOU BEEN SERVED AN ENFORCEMENT NOTICE?

GSP can act on your behalf to challenge the notice at appeal. Alternatively, we can collaborate with the Council to mitigate the issues it presents or even seek to have the notice withdrawn altogether

WANT TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONS ON A PLANNING APPLICATION OR AN APPEAL?

GSP will assess the planning merits of an objection and can prepare detailed letters of representation on your behalf. We can also attend planning meetings and/or appeals to advocate your interests

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY:

  • Thank you to the planning team and our contact Oliver Neary. Great support throughout the process of our planning application and a positive outcome was achieved.highly recommend GSP for planning solutions.

    John Fahey Avatar John Fahey

    I would like to express my sincere thanks to my planner, Steve Clarke, and his team for their outstanding work on my planning application. I owned a pub with no... read more

    Viktoria Sukovata Avatar Viktoria Sukovata

    Paul at Graham Simpkin was amazing, settled our case with professionalism and speed.

    Jonathon Read Avatar Jonathon Read
  • I would like to highly recommend GSP. GSP were a life-line for me after I received an aggressive Enforcement Notice letter from the local council planning department. These are highly qualified and... read more

    hannah h Avatar hannah h

    Brilliant service! Got my extension through on appeal!

    Tyrone Cowland Avatar Tyrone Cowland

    I have worked with this company for several years now, and they have helped me with a few different planning applications. They are very good at what they do, and... read more

    John Gilham Avatar John Gilham
  • We are all incredibly grateful to Paul at Graham Simkins Planning for his outstanding work in opposing the proposed HMO development in Chase Side Crescent. From the very start, Paul... read more

    Lucy Hall Avatar Lucy Hall

    We came across GSP through a family recommendation - I'm so glad we instructed them. Although the planning system is notoriously complex, illogical in places and generally due some reform,... read more

    Uchechi Okereke Avatar Uchechi Okereke

    I throughly recommend Graham Simpkin Planning and Paul Nicholls. I have worked with them now on 3 projects and have several more in the pipeline. Very knowledgeable and have put... read more

    Jon Drake Avatar Jon Drake
  • An excellent level of service on our project from start to finish. Paul was instrumental in achieving planning approval for our scheme and his services are highly recommended.

    Rob Montague Avatar Rob Montague

    Paul prepared a statement for pre application advice for a residential development in the Green Belt. His knowledge of Planning policy and his track record of developments of a similar... read more

    j rowland Avatar j rowland

    We instructed GSP on behalf of our client and were very pleased with the service; a good result was achieved.

    Alex Harris Avatar Alex Harris
  • I wouldn’t hesitate to use GSP again, good communication on all platforms. Helpful and very knowledgeable on all aspects of the planning process.

    Paul Jarvis Avatar Paul Jarvis

    We really can not thank Graham Simpkin Planning enough in helping us achieve several planning permissions since the 1990’s to now and hopefully in the future, from New build House... read more

    Susan Smith Avatar Susan Smith

    I am a returning Client of Graham Simpkin Planning Ltd. The Company have assisted me on a number of planning issues in both Enforcement and Applications. Terrific professional advice throughout.... read more

    Jane L Avatar Jane L
  • Clear, precise advice with a depth of expertise that is reassuring. Thorough robust paperwork that helped me get the planning i wanted for the home I wanted. I recommend Paul... read more

    Syed Imran Avatar Syed Imran

    I have recently gained planning, after appeal, for a dwelling in an AONB in Kent. Paul Nicholls handled the application from pre-app to successful appeal. His navigation of the planning... read more

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Areas We Cover

In our last financial year we dealt with:

47

local planning authorities

174

New Clients

212

New Enquiries

245

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