Planning Development Strategy and Site Appraisal
The best planning outcomes start with a clear strategy. Before committing time or investment, our planners help clients understand a site’s true potential – identifying opportunities, constraints, and the best route to consent.
At Marrons, we combine technical expertise with commercial acumen to provide realistic, evidence-based advice. Our early involvement helps de-risk decisions, strengthen proposals, and position sites for success through the planning process and beyond.
Our expertise
Feasibility and planning appraisals
Site appraisals • Feasibility assessments • Certificates of lawful development • Planning strategies • Pre-application submissions
Planning strategy and promotion
Defensive planning strategies and objections • Development plan representations • Neighbourhood plan submissions • Site promotion • DCO support
Technical assessments and evidence
Environmental impact assessments • Landscape and visual impact assessments • Flood risk sequential tests • Retail and healthcare impact assessments
Why choose us
Strategic focus
Early, high-level input that aligns policy, opportunity, and delivery.
Commercial clarity
Practical advice that helps clients decide where to invest and how to maximise value.
Integrated approach
Collaboration with our urban design, heritage, architecture and economics teams ensures a joined-up strategy.
Credibility and insight
Our planners bring local authority experience and national perspective to every project.
Considering a new site or project?
Speak to our planning team to explore its potential and the best strategy for achieving consent.