As an award winning, independent town planning consultancy, we offer a professional knowledgeable service to our clients throughout the UK. Whether it is through increasing property value by securing planning permissions, site allocation, or development appraisals, we can navigate the planning system to ensure client satisfaction.

We provide clients with a bespoke service by understanding their aspirations and the issues they are facing to ensure we provide the right approach to any town planning issue.

We offer planning support to public and private sector clients, though our clients come in all shapes and sizes, from private individuals to large PLCs. We work with individuals, developers, land-owners, builders, architects and planning authorities making sure you get the best help and advice for your business, development, self-build or home improvement project.

We are based in the North East however work nationwide.

All our Chartered Planning Consultants are members of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). As such, we are bound by a Code of Professional Conduct, setting out required standards and ethics.

By embracing a common sense, straightforward approach, Planning House provide clear, no-nonsense advice with the aim of ensuring our client’s cases are best represented

Chris was extremely quick to respond to my initial enquiry and subsequent correspondence. The support given was very concise and really helped me understand the planning process. Would be very happy to recommend or use Chris again.
Chris WoodwardGoogle Review
Chris has acted for us on a number of occasions. Her advice, guidance and submissions have been practical, professional and relevant. We would recommend her.
St John’s Road Action Group Durham
Very knowledgeable and helpful planning consultancy. Went out of their way to provide us with all the information we needed. We will definitely be hiring Planning House for any issues that come up in the future.
Michael JoyceNorfolk
Thanks Chris for your planning advice. We really appreciate the swift guidance and solutions to address our plans...we were at a loose end and were struggling to get anything from our local planning authority so it's been invaluable advice. Thank you.
Deej DuggalGoogle Review
Chris is sharp, concise and human in applying her considerable planning knowledge. Quickly adding value to improve my planning position. Would strongly recommend.
Jim BriscoeSouthsea, Portsmouth
I would highly recommend Chris at planning house, the experience has been very positive. She is extremely knowledgeable and has been incredibly supportive. Initially I contacted three different consultants. Chris was the only one who actually spent time reading emails between myself and Richmond council and then provided me with advice which resolved the situation in our favour. Thank you!
Fauzia AbrahamsHampton
Excellent service and very knowledgeable, Chris replied immediately with solutions to all of my queries with ongoing support.
Craig CavaginCo. Durham
Very helpful and friendly the lady, Chris Pipe was..... I sent detailed information to her regarding our case and we await a meeting with our planning officer next week.
Susan DaySheffield
Called for some advice - amazed at time given and most importantly the interest in my query. In planning matters, it's finding help that you know you can trust and feel comfortable with. I'm in Liverpool but would seek these people out again.
Mel KelbrickLiverpool
Professionalism, Very Impressive on the services provided by Chris. She is very professional in dealing with Local authority, much appreciated for her help. I would recommend her and I will definitely work with her again.
Warren LieuKingston Upon Thames
Planning House was exemplary in gaining planning permission on an 8 Bed HMO in an Article 4 area. She was methodical and organised and her experience shone through in handling the case. A very safe pair of hands
Paul MillionReal Property (UK) Ltd
I called and left a voicemail, and within 5 minutes Chris had returned my call. Very knowledgeable and the advice she provided has been extremely helpful. Thank You.
Graham KeefePenrith
Chrissy attention to detail was second to none, leaving no stone left unturned.  She was both quick to respond to queries and incredibly thorough in her responses too. I would have no hesitation in recommending Chrissy and/or Planning House and would certainly employ their services in future if/when required
Paul FaghyLeeds
Chris has been incredibly helpful and based on my first experience on an enquiry she is top of my list for my next development. I’m an investor who had a query regarding a restrictive covenant on a forthcoming purchase. Generous with her time on the phone and then followed up with a very detailed email & explanation of how a very recent case in law would impact my situation. Highly recommended.
Amelia TCPeterborough
BRILLIANT SERVICE. BRILLIANT PHONE MANNER.... I phoned Chris after looking on the Internet for a private planning consultant. Chris was extremely helpful and really gave me her time over the phone, something which seems to be a dying skill. All the information she gave me was above and beyond and I would 100% recommend her if you need any planning advice.
Jonathan KnowlesGreater Manchester
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