At Kirkwells we use town planning to make things happen. Using our unique, expert planning knowledge, we plan development with you, and the local community. This gets the result we all want – well planned, high quality sustainable development.
At times planning can feel complex, new legislation, the Localism Act, means it is also changing. Kirkwells knowledge and expertise can help you navigate through this new landscape to achieve your goal. To find out more call 01282 872570, or explore these pages.
To help you further in these changing times we also provide free, easy to understand updates on all the big issues – just keep an eye on our news, and Kirkwells’ comment pages. When you do have an issue you need to talk about - get in touch. We provide a free, initial, consultation service - just call 01282 872570, or simply send your query to one of the team. We are always happy to help and for all our clients provide the benefit of on-going advice and support.
Whatever your needs our expert planners can guide your project through the planning process. From discussing and appraising your initial idea, to helping with planning policy. From local plans and neighbourhood plans, to masterplanning your site. We are urban designers, can prepare your full planning application, or deal with your appeal.
Development is not just about getting the planning right. Even the best planning project can be knocked off course by failing to deal with the politics, and the views of the community. Your project will be backed by Kirkwells’ consultants who are award winning engagement specialists. And, when it comes to politics, our consultants put at your disposal our knowledge of how things work from the inside. Working for you - our consultants will give your project every chance of success.
If you choose Kirkwells town planning consultants your project will be backed by skilled, experienced town planners. And will have the benefit of always being led by one of our Directors.
Our planning consultants work across the UK from our base in the North West - the Lancashire Digital Technology Centre.
So, if you are a property owner, property developer, small or large business, public sector organisation, neighbourhood or voluntary group and are looking for planners who believe in making things happen give us a call on 01282 872570, or email any of the team individually. We are always happy to help and offer our assistance, and never charge for an informal chat.
Kirkwells' Comment:
Dwellinghouses, Houses in Multiple Occupation and Article 4 Directions
Aside from other regulatory services controlling and licensing houses in multiple occupation (HMO), in April 2010, an amendment to the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order split the C3 (dwellinghouses) class, into two separate classes: 1. Class C3: Dwellinghouses – this class is formed of 3 parts: C3(a): those living together as a single household as defined by the Housing Act 2004 (basically a ‘family’); C3(b): those living together as a single household and receiving care, and C3(c): those living together as a single household who do not fall within the C4 definition of a house in multiple occupation. 2. Class C4: Houses in multiple occupation (3-6 occupants) – in broad terms, the new C4 class covers small shared houses or … Continue reading
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