Company Profile
Established in 2007 Avon Planning Services (APS) is an independent professional planning and development consultancy offering a wide range of town and country planning services for the private and public sectors
APS has the expertise to help make going through the complicated process of planning…feel less complicated
APS prides itself on the delivery of independent expert advice for its clients over a wide range of planning related matters where honesty, integrity and professionalism is at the forefront of our service
Every project is given our full commitment and a personal touch because we know how much it means to you
APS is a fully indemnified private limited company registered in England (Company Number 10709976)
Neil Pearce
Managing Director
Neil holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Diploma in Town Planning from Coventry University
Neil is a Chartered Town Planner and Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and is a former Director and Trustee of the Town and Country Planning Summer School charity
Neil has spent over 16 years in local government having worked for Bournemouth Borough Council, Coventry City Council, Stratford-on-Avon District Council and as a Development Manager at Wychavon District Council
In addition to local government appointments, Neil has been an independent consultant since 2003 assisting a broad range of private sector clients including local architectural firms, landowners, homeowners and small and medium sized house builders and public sector clients including planning authorities, town and parish councils
Neil has given expert evidence at numerous appeal Hearings, Public Inquiries and in the High Court and is a regular attendee at Planning Committee representing clients
You can contact Neil on the following email neil@avonplanning.co.uk
Jan Sherwood
Associate
Jan Sherwood is a communications specialist and has a BA in Law and an MSc in Human Resources Management
As the former Parish Council Chairman and Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group Chairman for Ilmington, she met Neil when he consulted for Ilmington on their Neighbourhood Plan
In 2017, Neil invited her to draw on that experience and work with him to assist and support other towns and villages with their Neighbourhood Plans and Neighbourhood Plan Reviews. Over that time, she has also helped numerous Councils on a wide range of more specific needs, such as; character assessments, design statements, site assessments, mapping and liaising with local authorities
In her previous life, she spent 25 years in the corporate sector as a presentation and executive coach, facilitator and trainer, live event producer and graphic designer for major companies such as Microsoft, 3M, Allen & Overy and Land Rover
You can contact Jan on the following email: jan@avonplanning.co.uk
Projects
A selection of our sucessful projects
Private Sector
Services and Clients
Public Sector
Services and Clients