EN-PLAN are ideally placed provide Planning and Architectural Consultancy assistance to clients in the Wrexham area. From inception of the scheme, including drawings and planning/building control applications, through to completion we work on a range of schemes including; barn conversions, office refurbishment, agricultural buildings, new builds and listed buildings, and we pride ourselves on our dynamic and practical approach to planning and development.  As we are locally based we are ideally placed to provide a responsive service to the whole of Wrexham and north Wales.

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We have an excellent working relationship with Wrexham Council and a full working knowledge of the Planning Policy that covers the planning application process and adopt a collaborative approach when working with the Council and client to achieve a successful outcome.  Our close working relationships with local authority planning and conservation and building control officers enables us to adapt to fast changing regulations and complete projects in line with clients’ objectives.  We offer a complete range of  planning consultancy and architectural design services. This means we are one of the few companies that can offer a ‘one stop shop’ service from inception to completion.

 

We also have a full understanding of the spatial conetext of Wrexham and the surrounding areas Firstly looing Wrexham – This is the principal town in the County Borough. It is the hub of the local transport network and is where most of the main retailing, employment, leisure and public services are concentrated. It is therefore the most sustainable settlement, and the location most suited to significant additional development. Next we have the Urban Villages - These comprise the larger settlements to the north, west and south of Wrexham Town. While their range of services is narrower than Wrexham, they are capable of supporting some additional growth, particularly on derelict or underused land. However, in some urban villages, recent developments have been rapid and extensive. Finally there are the Rural Villages - The range of services available in these settlements is generally confined to those meeting purely local needs. The settlements themselves are surrounded by attractive countryside and some are not conveniently accessible by public transport. New development is therefore restricted to small sites.  En-Plan understand ten differentv problems and planning callengers pertinebnt to each of the above and can help guide you through the complex planning process with ease.

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EN-PLAN routinely prepare and submit planning applications for a variety of proposals in Wrexham, ranging from small to medium sized redevelopments to larger development proposals and unique one-off projects for local developers and individuals. With a background in Local Authority Development Control, we have an excellent and up-to-date understanding of planning law and legislation. We also prepare listed building applications and Certificates of Lawfulness and can discuss any planning issues that may be affecting you as a third party in Wrexham.m

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Initial work often involves a planning appraisal, which will involve making an assessment of the physical aspects of the site and the relevant planning policies that apply. This background information allows us to develop a set of parameters that assist in the design process. Initially this may often be in sketch form in order to obtain pre-application advice from the local authority. Once we have established agreement relating to principles such as development, design, layout, scale, mass, density and form, we then progress with a formal planning application to Wrexham Council Planning Department.

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As part of our service we offer a free no obligation consultation to discuss your proposal as not  all development requires planning permission as some development is allowed, this is called permitted development.  You can find out if you need planning permission on the Government’s Planning Portal website.

 

Our role is to take responsibility. We see securing planning permission as much more than just complying with the relevant planning regulations. We believe in providing clear and concise recommendations, which identifies planning risk and opportunities and is part of a comprehensive analysis of all options for the site in question.

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We have an excellent track record in achieving planning consent and provide our own in house architectural design service.  We can also provide your  with the additional specialist reports required alongside a formal planning application whether that be a Flood Risk Assessment, Design & Access Statement, or a Heritage Statement.

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Post planning approval we can assist in discharging planning conditions,  varying any existing conditions attached to your permission, and make any non-material amendmnets required, thereby speeding up the delivery of your development. We can manage your Building Regulations Application and provide the technical detail required for this, thereby giving you approved technical specification with which to build from. Should planning permission have been refused we run an excellemt Planning Appeal service to correct unjust refusals.

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Please contact us for a free initial consultation. We will be happy to assist with any planning and/or architecture related query to progress your project.  Please see our "PROJECTS" page for more examples of the work we have been involved in.