APS offers a number of services to its private sector clients which include landowners, land promoters, property consultants, architects and other industry professionals
APS specialises in residential developments ranging from single plots to large scale residential developments of c100 homes and has an intricate knowledge of Custom and Self-Build legislation and policy having won a landmark appeal ruling in 2020
APS has experience in working with Green Belt (including Grey Belt), Heritage Assets, National Landscape, Heritage Coasts, Areas in Flood Risk, Biodiversity Net Gain and other technical constraints
Alongside residential developments, we advise on commercial, industrial, agricultural, equestrian, leisure, tourist and renewable energy developments and applications for Prior Notification for the change of use such as agricultural and commercial to residential
APS offers expert advice on a wide range planning related topics including:
- Development opportunities and site appraisals
- Land promotion through development plan reviews and call for sites consultations
- Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
- Assistance with procurement of professional services
- Application and project management services
- Mediation and negotiation with local planning authorities
- Negotiating Section 106 agreements
- Expert witness at Hearings and Public Inquiries
- Representation at public meetings
- Drone photography