Planning is not always black and white
Ben is a unique force, driven by helping people with planning issues rather than the money he can make from clients. This approach comes from his own personal experience of being unfairly treated by planners, it makes him brilliant to work with and a breath of fresh air compared to many of the other planning consultants I have worked with. From his decades of personal and professional experience, he understands the planning system and will fight your side doggedly, not being afraid to ruffle a few feathers by challenging the planning authorities where needed. From my personal experience planning is not always black and white and if you need somebody to argue your case that sits in a grey area, there is no better person to do this than Ben.
Dan Simons
Ben is held in high regard in the industry
Ben has worked with over 50 local authorities Helped create over 200 Glampsites Resolved complex neighbor disputes Mediated enforcement control resolution Business support and ideas for existing Glampsites Ben is held in high regard in the industry and can shortlist order and off discounts Ben is solution focussed and not adversarial he uses his counseling qualification to address the real issues. Personal data retrieval is one of Ben’s negotiation tools and services Glamping Feasibility studies Woodland planning Ben has experience in High Court Cases, private criminal prosecutions, family court applications, crown court, magistrates court, and GDPR
Hugh Janus
incredible amount of experience
My wife and I recently found ourselves in an incredibly stressful situation, which resulted in a hearing in family court. While Ben did not represent us on the day, he did give us invaluable advice on what we should expect to happen and what the court would expect to see and hear from us, and this advice turned out to be spot on. He also assisted us by reading our witness statements and giving advice on how to present them. But the biggest and most valuable contribution from Ben was his support and guidance prior to the day, where his incredible amount of experience was invaluable and reassuring. He’s very understanding, empathetic, realistic, and approachable – very easy to talk to and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of assistance
Suqa Madik
As a property developer, I often encounter situations where the legal status of a land use is unclear. In the past, navigating the traditional planning permission process to clarify this could be time-consuming and costly. Thankfully, I discovered Certificates of Lawfulness (CLOPUDs).
Obtaining a CLOPUD for my recent project was a game-changer. It provided the crucial legal confirmation that the existing use of the land was lawful, saving me the hassle of applying for new planning permission. The process was surprisingly streamlined, with no public consultation required, and the local planning authority was efficient in reviewing the evidence.
This clarity proved invaluable in securing financing and moving the project forward smoothly. I particularly appreciated the peace of mind knowing that any potential enforcement actions were mitigated by the certificate.
For anyone facing uncertainty about the legality of their land use, I highly recommend exploring the benefits of a Certificate of Lawfulness. It’s a cost-effective and time-saving way to navigate planning regulations and ensure your project stays on track.”
– Drew Peacock, Property Developer