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  1. EdwardHeronMRICS

    How to select a planning consultant?

    I would agree with the previous response that generally, architects and developers have a preferred planning consultant that they use regularly. With regards to the benefit of using a local consultant/firm, I would say that this depends on the nature of the appeal. For a domestic extension for...
  2. EdwardHeronMRICS

    How to select a planning consultant?

    Generally professional fees are charged on an hourly rate. A consultant should provide an estimate of the time/cost that they anticipate will be required when tendering for the project. In the event that you instruct them, their instruction letter should also contain a fee estimate and...
  3. EdwardHeronMRICS

    How to select a planning consultant?

    Depending on the size and nature of the project you may wish to instruct a Chartered Planning & Development Surveyor (http://www.ricsfirms.com) or Chartered Town Planner (http://www.rtpiconsultants.co.uk). Success records at appeals are largely down to the merits of the case and provided that...
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