Planning Ventures Ltd

The planning phase of a project can be challenging. Our skill lies in our ability to not only manage the process, but to do it with care, empathy and good spirit. This goes a long way in our field. We help project teams navigate the complexities and red tape of planning, helping to bring high-quality schemes to life through a pragmatic, collaborative and positive approach.

Our projects are mostly within the residential, commercial, care and hospitality sectors, but we have the flexibility to work across the board, on an individual basis or as part of a project team. Within Bristol, we’ve secured consent for major office developments, a multimedia tech hub, a digital arts college, open-market housing and award-winning student accommodation, and various regeneration schemes including several co-workspace conversions and an immersive arts/entertainment venue. Outside Bristol we’ve recently secured planning permission for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s Mission Support Centre, projects for the MOD, consents for care homes and supported living accommodation, the expansion of multiple sites for an international catering facilities company, and additional events space for a luxury hotel in the Cotswolds. Our expertise and experience are wide ranging, so if you’ve got any projects that you need a hand with give us a shout, we’d love to help.

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The challenges of working within the Planning System are getting harder. Sometimes they seem unresolvable and impossible. Working with a Planning Consultant significantly improves your prospects of success. Understanding the planning risks and application requirements from the outset is crucial. Providing support and managing what can seem an unbelievably bureaucratic process is invaluable. Understanding the process and being flexible to issues as they arise is critical and providing emotional support can be a relief. Planning Consultants are an integral part of the development process. We bring value to your team. We are here to help.

We can help you with whatever you need. Give us a shout if you've got a project you need to get started or even finished!

Let us introduce to you another one of our success stories: One Portwall Square This project involved a high-quality office development featuring a public landscaped pocket square, achieved through a demolition of the existing building. The process included three stages: pre-application submission, EIA request for demolition screening opinion, full planning application, and post-determination actions. Head over to the full case study to discover all the details of the planning process: https://bit.ly/47LjoIn

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We are Planning Ventures, a partnership in every sense. As a team, we combine a belief in legacy and architectural integrity with skill in managing a complex and bureaucratic process. Our approach is underpinned by insight, warmth and understanding. If you feel we’re a good fit for your team or project, do give us a shout!

Introducing our Success Story in Sandford: West Croft Lane This project involved the development of a high-quality residential scheme on a former garden and paddock near Sandford House in North Somerset. Emphasising landscape and ecological considerations, the plan included six detached houses, communal woodland, and wildlife areas. Discover more details of the planning process here: https://bit.ly/40NgTCa

We couldn't be more proud to hear feedback like this! If you’ve got any projects that you need a hand with give us a shout, we’d love to help.