Planning Consultancy
Supporting you through every stage of the planning process
As trusted property planning and development consultants, our team helps clients unlock the full potential of their property and land by guiding them through the complexities of the UK planning system.
Whether you’re seeking initial feasibility advice, consent for a new development, pursuing a change of use, or navigating policy challenges, our property planning consultants combine market knowledge, strategic insight and an entrepreneurial mindset to deliver outcomes that align with commercial and investment goals.
WHAT WE DO
We offer integrated planning and development advisory services tailored to the needs of investors, developers, landowners and public sector partners, including:
- Nationwide planning and development advice - advising on development potential and opportunities having regard to national, local and neighbourhood planning policies
- Planning strategy and feasibility analysis - taking an evidence-led approach to assess opportunities and risks
- Preparation and submission of planning applications - our planning permission experts coordinate technical specialists to deliver high quality planning applications which maximise the chance of success
- Planning appeals and expert witness - representing clients through planning appeals, hearings and inquiries
- Stakeholder engagement - managing dialogue with local authorities, statutory consultees and community groups to build consensus and reduce risk
- Policy representation and land promotion - responding to policy consultations and promoting development sites
- Project programming and management - managing projects through the planning process
- Providing S106 and CIL advice - negotiating development contributions
WHY ALLSOP
Planning is a fundamental part of realising value from land and property. As strategic planning consultants, our team’s deep understanding of development dynamics, policy frameworks, and market drivers means we don’t just advise we help shape deliverable solutions that align with our clients’ wider business objectives.
From early-stage feasibility through to planning consent and implementation, we bring clarity, confidence and commerciality to every stage of the planning process.
Insights
Northern Residential Investment & Development Transactions 2025
2025 was a record year for our team in Leeds, with 24 transactions completed and at least one deal successfully concluded in ...
Terrifying Statistics or Development Opportunities???
Chronic under-delivery of new housing will likely continue to act as a support for pricing in the face of consistent demand, ...
Northern Residential Property Transactions 2024 & Market Update
Take a look at the properties we sold in 2024 and read our market updates.
Allsop appoints senior land & development specialist bolstering residential and living team
Allsop has appointed Hugh Bushell as Senior Associate to its Residential Transactional and Living Markets (RTLM) team.