Planning Appeal - Recommended Agents??

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Hi all - I am looking to appeal a denied retrospective planning application. Can anyone recommend a good agent?? I've spoken to a few but would prefer to hire someone through a recommendation.

Has anyone else been through the process? Any tips welcome!!

If you are going to pay for someone, make sure that they are RTPI members. That is the professional body for Town Planners.

You might not actually need an agent - depends what the application was for and how complicated the case is.

You need a planning consultant (not an “agent”). Often local ones know the area snd the rules and what the planning dept might accept. You clearly need professional advice. There is also a certificate of lawfulness and I would ask about that too.

Thanks @Seeline. I'll make sure to check that.

@TizerorFizz yes I am looking for a consultant to receive professional advice. That's why I asked for recommendations. Do you know where I can check ones in the local area?

www.rtpiconsultants.co.uk/#/

Also have a look through your Council's on line planning register and see who has been submitting successful applications.

That would take a month of Sundays and most will be architects. This query is a planning contravention. If needs a planning consultant who understands the issues.