Environmental Planning Consultancy Services

At WRM, we provide expert assistance for obtaining environmental planning permission, ensuring your development projects progress smoothly and maximise asset potential. Our comprehensive planning services address the technical and political challenges often associated with planning applications.

Do I Need Environmental Planning Permission?

Planning involves obtaining the necessary approvals to build new structures, make significant changes to existing buildings, or change the use of a building. Governed by the Town and Country Planning Act, planning applications must align with national and local development plans.

Environmental considerations are crucial in this process, and having planning consultants who can also provide environmental advice can significantly streamline your application.

Why Seek Consultancy Support?

Navigating the planning system can be complex and often generates significant interest from affected communities. Whether you are setting up a new development or modifying an existing one, expert advice is essential for managing the planning process effectively.

Our consultancy support ensures that your approach is well-managed, reducing risks and enhancing the likelihood of approval.

Environmental Planning Consultancy Services

Our comprehensive planning service brings together a range of disciplines to manage the difficult technical and political issues often associated with obtaining planning permission, including:

Site & Planning Policy Appraisals

Technical Analysis of Planning Issues

Development Planning Applications & appeals

Development Planning Evidence

For public inquiries and legal cases

Preparation of Planning Policy Statements

And design and access statements

Preparation of Technical Development Surveys & Assessments

End of Waste Applications

Managing Stakeholder Relations, Exhibitions & Public Consultations

How We Make It Possible

Our planning consultants guide clients through the various aspects of the planning process, offering a collaborative approach that fosters progressive engagement and solutions. We specialise in waste planning, providing the technical understanding needed to support development and meet the strategic needs of local planning authorities. Our track record includes a 100% approval rate for waste development consents across the UK.

We are committed to helping you obtain the planning approvals needed to realise your project ambitions. Contact us to learn more or to schedule a consultation.

Recent Projects

Check out some of our recent projects to learn more about our diverse experience.

  • A-one+ Waste Treatment System Feasibility Study

    The Brief A-one+ provide highway maintenance services and were seeking…

  • Avison Young – Site Waste Identification & Management

    Avison Young approached WRM to conduct a review of waste…

  • Biogen – Waste Procurement

    The Brief A tender opportunity became available for a leading…

  • WRM managed the planning application process in line with our expectations, dealing with the Local Authority planning department as well as sub-contractors on our behalf. They kept us informed throughout the entire process and ultimately acquired planning approval for our requirements.

  • WRM have exceeded our expectations with their technical knowledge and dedicated team of professional consultants. They kept us informed throughout the entire process, which was very valuable to us.