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At Kirkwells we believe town planning is about making things happen. Whether that be redeveloping a difficult brownfield site, or protecting beautiful countryside. We only do well planned, high quality sustainable development. Development that creates great places. 

Planning can often feel complex and bureaucratic. So we use our knowledge and expertise to take the strain – taking the load off you , making things clearer, and steering your project through the planning system so you achieve your goal. If you need help from expert planners to make something happen call 01282 872570.

To help you further our web site provides regular,  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.


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Self Build: Don’t Leave Planning Until Too Late

Self Build housing is very much in the news, particularly with the extra support it is being given by central government. And many people after watching TV shows such as Grand Designs see Self Build as the perfect way of building their dream home. And if you are thinking of Self Build one thing you must get right in the earliest stages is planning permission. Over the years we have come across many people who have found what they think is the right location for their dream home, bought the land, and engaged an architect to prepare designs only to find out that they cannot obtain planning permission. This may be because it is in Green Belt, or other protected open … Continue reading

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