Property consultants
Land and planning
land and
planning
advice
Our approach combines an understanding of the UK planning and property development process with commercial development expertise, ensuring planning decisions are considered alongside development viability, site value, market demand, programme and the client's investment objectives. This development-led approach helps create planning strategies that not only secure consent but support commercially viable and successful property developments.
DLPUK provides strategic land and planning consultancy to developers, landowners and property investors, helping identify development potential, assess planning opportunities and establish a clear route from site acquisition through to planning permission and development delivery.
Our services
The potential of a residential development is often determined long before construction begins. DLPUK provides land and planning support that combines early-stage development thinking with a clear understanding of viability, value and deliverability, helping clients make the right decisions from the outset.
From assessing a new site or existing property through to progressing a planning strategy and preparing a project for development, we help clients understand what may be achievable, identify the key constraints and establish the most appropriate route forward. Our focus is to help shape a development that is commercially viable, practical to deliver and capable of achieving its intended outcome.
> Highest & Best Use Assessments
Considering alternative development options to identify the use or strategy that may generate the greatest value from a site.
> Land Value & Acquisition Strategy
Advising on land value and acquisition strategy based on development potential, planning prospects, viability and the client's investment objectives.
> Planning Due Diligence
Reviewing planning history, policy, designations, constraints and relevant planning matters to identify potential risks and opportunities before acquisition.
> Pre-Acquisition Planning Advice
Supporting negotiations with planning officers and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve the prospects of achieving a successful planning outcome.
> Land Acquisition Advice
Providing strategic advice on potential land acquisitions, considering development potential, planning prospects, market conditions, risks and value.
> Development Potential Assessments
Evaluating the potential scale, use and form of development that may be achievable on a site based on planning policy, physical constraints and market considerations.
>Site Appraisals
Assessing individual sites to understand their potential development capacity, opportunities, constraints and suitability for different uses.
> Planning Risk Assessments
Assessing potential planning risks and uncertainties and advising on strategies to mitigate or manage them.
> Planning Route & Consent Strategy
Advising on the most appropriate planning route and strategy to maximise the prospects of achieving a successful outcome.
> Planning Opportunity Assessments
Identifying opportunities within the planning framework that could improve development potential, increase capacity or enhance land value.
> Planning Strategy
Establishing a clear and commercially informed planning strategy that considers policy, planning risk, development objectives and the most appropriate route to consent.
> Planning Policy Analysis
Reviewing local and national planning policy to identify opportunities, requirements and potential barriers affecting a proposed development.
> Planning Constraints Assessments
Identifying planning, environmental, heritage, transport and other constraints that may affect the development potential of a site.
> Planning Submission Management
Supporting the preparation, submission and progression of planning applications, maintaining oversight of key actions, information requirements and timescales.
> Planning Negotiations
Supporting discussions and negotiations with planning authorities and stakeholders to address concerns and work towards a positive planning outcome.
> Pre-Application Strategy
Developing and coordinating pre-application strategies to test proposals with planning authorities and identify potential issues before formal submission.
> Planning Consent Management
Monitoring planning permissions and associated requirements to ensure key obligations, conditions and approval milestones are appropriately managed.
> Planning Application Strategy
Advising on the preparation and progression of planning applications, ensuring the submission strategy aligns with the wider development objectives.
> Planning Conditions Strategy
Advising on the management and discharge of planning conditions to ensure they do not unnecessarily delay or restrict development commencement.
> Planning Consultant Coordination
Coordinating planning consultants and specialist advisors to ensure the necessary technical and professional input is brought together effectively.
> Community Infrastructure Levy Advice
Assessing potential CIL liabilities and advising on their implications for development appraisals and planning strategy.
> Planning Obligations Strategy
Supporting negotiations around planning obligations and identifying opportunities to manage their impact on development viability.
> Planning Viability Advice
Assessing the financial viability of development proposals in the context of planning requirements, development costs, values and required returns.
> Viability Negotiations
Supporting discussions with planning authorities where viability considerations are relevant to the level of affordable housing or other planning requirements.
> Affordable Housing Strategy
Advising on affordable housing requirements and strategies to ensure proposals are commercially viable while meeting relevant planning expectations.
> Section 106 Advice
Advising on Section 106 obligations and their potential impact on development viability, programme and overall commercial performance.
> Community Engagement
Advising on appropriate approaches to community engagement and consultation to help identify and address concerns at an early stage.
> Planning Authority Engagement
Coordinating engagement with local planning authorities and relevant officers throughout the planning process.
> Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
Developing approaches to stakeholder engagement that consider local communities, authorities, statutory bodies and other relevant interests.
> Planning Negotiation Support
Supporting negotiations with planning officers and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve the prospects of achieving a successful planning outcome.
> Planning Issue Resolution
Identifying emerging planning issues and coordinating the appropriate response to prevent unnecessary delays or barriers to progress.
> Statutory Consultees Coordination
Supporting engagement with relevant statutory consultees and coordinating responses to technical or regulatory matters affecting the development.
> Planning Enforcement Advice
Providing strategic advice on planning enforcement matters and identifying appropriate routes for resolving planning issues.
> Retrospective Planning Advice
Advising on the planning implications of existing development or unauthorised works and considering potential routes towards regularisation.
> Planning Refusal Reviews
Reviewing planning refusals to identify the reasons for refusal, potential opportunities for resubmission and the most appropriate route forward.
> Planning Appeal Strategy
Advising on the merits and strategy for pursuing an appeal following a planning refusal or other adverse planning decision.
> Complex Planning Advice
Providing strategic input on complex or challenging planning matters where specialist advice and a commercially focused approach are required.
> Planning Resubmission Strategy
Advising on strategies for revising and resubmitting proposals to address planning concerns and improve the prospects of achieving consent.
Planning permission
advice
DLPUK provides strategic land development and planning consultancy, helping developers, landowners and investors assess the development potential and planning feasibility of land and property. We evaluate site opportunities, planning constraints, development viability and potential land value to establish the most appropriate strategy for progressing a site towards planning permission and development.
Our commercially focused planning and development advice considers planning strategy alongside site feasibility, development value, market demand and investment returns. Working with clients and specialist planning consultants, we help identify opportunities, manage planning risk and establish a clear route through the planning process, ensuring decisions support both a deliverable planning consent and a commercially viable development.
Understanding the
opportunity
Before significant time and capital are committed, it is important to understand what a site could realistically accommodate and whether the opportunity stacks up commercially. DLPUK can provide an early-stage assessment of a site or property, bringing together the key considerations that may influence its development potential.
Development Led thinking
We consider planning decisions in the context of the finished project, ensuring that what is pursued on paper also makes sense from a development, delivery and commercial perspective.
Viability from the outset
Development potential is only valuable if it is viable. We consider costs, values, constraints and potential returns early, helping clients understand the commercial reality before significant time and capital are committed.
Unlocking development potential
We explore how land and existing property can be repositioned, intensified, converted or redeveloped to identify opportunities that may not be immediately apparent.
