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Colin Smith Planning
Extensive Experience

Extensive Experience

The length and depth of his experience has given Colin a balance of understanding and knowledge across a range of planning issues.

He is versatile, and has worked on projects ranging from conservatories and roof extensions, to major residential developments, town centre redevelopments and potential Formula 1 racing circuits.

Planning Policy

Planning Policy

Having worked in urban contexts, with many clients active in London boroughs, and in rural areas, where Green Belt and other policy constraints apply, Colin has an excellent working knowledge of central government policy and how to analyse, interpret and communicate it effectively at the local level.

Services

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Professional Representations

Professional Representations

Most people have no involvement in the planning process until they receive a consultation letter from their local planning authority inviting comments on a particular development proposal. To a lay person, the planning process can seem confusing, complicated and illogical. It is important therefore to …

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Site Appraisals

Site Appraisals

In order to maximise the return on your land or property it is essential for you to understand its development potential and the risks involved in engaging in the planning process.

Colin Smith Planning can assist by:

- Visiting the site to assess its characteristics, topography, accessibility …

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Land Allocations

Land Allocations

Councils are required to identify the spatial planning needs of their area, and this has been done through the Local Plan process. However, Local Plans are being replaced with the new style Local Development Frameworks (LDF).  An LDF is a suite of documents that contain …

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Applications

Applications

Submitting the correct information with your planning application is essential in order to achieve a timely and properly considered outcome.  Colin Smith Planning can establish at an early stage the information necessary to submit and present an application to minimise the risk and to maximise …

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Planning Appeals

Planning Appeals

If your planning application is refused, or if the Council do not determine it within the target time frame (usually 8 or 13 weeks), advice and guidance can be provided on whether an appeal against the decision should be considered or if revising the proposals …

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Section 106 Agreements

Section 106 Agreements

Local planning authorities increasingly require financial contributions towards providing infrastructure improvements which are related to the impact of a development. In addition, the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), where it is adopted, will require developers to pay over a sum of money, based on an authority …

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Enforcement

Enforcement

Sometimes, a lack of knowledge and understanding of the planning system can lead to developers and householders carrying out works or operations that are a breach of planning control. Whilst this is a serious matter, most Councils would prefer to negotiate to see if any …

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