Welcome to Apex Planning, an independent consultancy of RTPI-chartered town planners based in Milton Keynes.
We provide straightforward, strategic advice tailored specifically to the unique goals of landowners, commercial developers and private homeowners across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and the Home Counties.
In our experience, there is no guaranteed 'one-size-fits-all' approach to navigating the UK planning system. That is why we take time to listen to your requirements, evaluate site constraints early and formulate a clear strategy before taking action. Whether you require an initial feasibility appraisal, support with complex planning applications, specialist listed building consent or professional representation at a planning appeal, our dual public and private sector expertise ensures your project receives the highest standard of guidance.
By combining deep insight into local authority processes with candid, evidence-based recommendations, we aim to streamline the planning journey, mitigate risk and maximise the development potential of your site.
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Appraisals & Applications
The planning process is complex, meaning developers and landowners will often require assistance to prepare planning and listed building applications. Alternatively, if an application has been refused, an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate will need to be processed. Luckily, Apex's town planning consultants can help!
Communication is essential which is why we advocate a client-first approach, opting for a planning appraisal which can assess the merits of their proposal. When a development scheme is ready, if necessary, we will work with a network of consultants to prepare and submit your application or appeal. We can coordinate and brief all of those third party consultants that are necessary, including architects, transport and highway consultants, ecologists, heritage consultants and more.
When considering the change of use of land or a building, it's not always necessary to have planning permission. Thus, our team of town planning consultants will be pleased to advise you on your requirements.
Appeals & Objections
We are proud of our commitment to promoting high quality design and developments, and we agree that not all proposals meet the standards we share with clients. For this reason, we also act as objectors to planning applications and appeals, where it is considered a development will cause harm.
It is our attention to the client that ensures we develop long-term relationships with them, becoming the go-to planning consultancy firm.
Contact one of our town planning consultants today for more information.
Client Testimonials
Tyla Angelis
“Apex Planning Consultants was highly recommended to me via an associate. I was advised to contact Apex Planning Consultants due to the complex nature and amount of local objection to my original planning application; their involvement resulted in a successful outcome.
The invaluable expertise and excellent and professional service provided to me over the last 4 years has assisted me in securing a further 5 planning permissions for restaurants and residential developments with a 100% success rate.
Apex Planning Consultants provides a very friendly, approachable, yet professional service and you will always be given an honest assessment of the pros and cons of your development proposal and the likelihood of securing a successful outcome, saving clients time and money where many other planning consultants unfortunately do not offer this. The service provided to me over the last 4 years has far exceeded my expectations in terms of their expertise, helpfulness, value and undeniable stellar success rate”
Clive Robert
“Paul Is a detailed oriented consultant with a vast knowledge of the planning process, he also has good working relationships with the key stakeholders throughout the Buckinghamshire area as it relates to council planning. These attributes have been key to the successes Paul has achieved in both my private and company planning application needs. I would recommended Paul's services to anyone who is involved in or considering filing planning applications."
Matthew Mortlock
"Managed to solve a very complex planning problem with better than expected results. On time, under quote, If you hire him you get him 24/7 till results achieved."
Graham Jenner
"Paul brought a high level of expertise to our project and helped us to properly consider all our options. I look forward to working with Paul on future projects."
Mark and Caroline Grant
"We contacted Paul for a particular issue, namely to assist us in our objection to a number of planning applications on a neighbouring site. Paul showed a thorough knowledge of current planning matters, he was objective and provided us with down to earth and balanced opinions on our views. Paul provided a calm and confident response to the various aspects required in our objections, from initial advice to giving opinions on our correspondence and preparing detailed objection letters on our behalf where appropriate.
Paul was willing and able to represent us in those matters at Local Authority Planning Meetings and articulated the points in a comprehensive, reasoned and thorough manner which was well received by the Authority.
We were very happy that Paul was involved in our endeavours and would have no hesitation in recommending him in connection with any planning issues."
Giles Ferin
"I have worked with Paul on several recent planning projects where his skills as a planning consultant dovetail with my skills as a planning lawyer to provide added value to our mutual clients on planning related projects."
Matt Storey
"Paul has provided us with planning advice on many of our projects large and small the latest being a 222 unit scheme."
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Apex Planning Consultants Limited t /a Apex Planning Consultants. Company number: 8091611. Registered in England & Wales.
Registered office: 1 Hillbeck Grove, Middleton, Milton Keynes, MK10 9JJ. VAT Registration Number 210735054.