PENFOLD PLANNING

Planning Advice & Support
Clear, proportionate planning guidance for homeowners and small developers across Devon and the South West.I provide straightforward advice and prepare the supporting documents needed for applications, including feasibility checks, planning advice notes, Design & Access Statements, Planning Statements, GPDO assessments and Certificates of Lawfulness.My role is to help you understand what’s possible, what the council will focus on, and what information you’ll need before submitting an application.

About Me
I’m used to looking at plans quickly, spotting the key issues and giving people a clear sense of what’s realistic — and that’s exactly what I offer here.I’ve spent 17 years working in planning across Local Planning Authorities, the Planning Inspectorate and central government. In that time I’ve issued thousands of planning decisions across 11 councils, including North Devon, Teignbridge, South Hams, West Devon and East Devon.Most of my work has focused on householders, small projects and rural development. I now work independently, offering the same quality of assessment I gave as an officer — without the delays, the jargon or the council timetable.My aim is simple: to give people reliable, officer‑level clarity before they commit time or money.Qualifications:
MSc Urban Planning • PGDip TP • PGCert TP.

Services & Fixed FeesPlanning Feasibility Assessment – £165
A proportionate check of key risks, constraints, relevant policies and likely council focus areas.Specific Planning Advice Note – £225
A written assessment of your defined proposal, outlining risks, policy issues and likely outcomes.Design & Access Statement – £175
Article 9‑compliant DAS covering design, access and context.Planning Statement – £425
Full planning justification including policy analysis, topic‑by‑topic assessment and planning balance.DAS + Planning Statement Package – £475
Both documents prepared together with coordinated content and one round of factual corrections.Certificate of Lawfulness – £175
For Proposed or Existing use/works.GPDO Assessment – £125 (householder)
Extensions, dormers, outbuildings, porches etc.GPDO Assessment – £295 (complex)
For agricultural, Class Q, Class R and more complex PD routes.

What I Don’t Do
I don’t provide drawings, surveys or specialist reports (ecology, drainage, highways, heritage, arboriculture etc).My role is to explain what’s needed, why it’s needed, and to prepare the planning justification documents.

How It Works
1. Send your drawings or proposal
I review what you want to do and confirm the right service.2. Choose a fixed‑fee service
You’ll know exactly what you’re getting and what it costs.3. Receive your document or advice
Delivered by email, ready for you or your agent to use.

Payment
Payment is by bank transfer.
Payment details are provided with your invoice.

Contact
Email: [email protected]
I aim to reply within 1–2 working days.

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Privacy Note
Penfold Planning collects and uses client information solely to provide planning consultancy services. Data is shared only where necessary for the planning process and is stored securely for up to six years. Clients may request access, correction, or deletion of their data at any time.Professional Indemnity
Penfold Planning maintains £1,000,000 Professional Indemnity insurance (Hiscox Insurance Company Ltd). Evidence available on request.Use of Digital Tools
Penfold Planning may use secure AI‑assisted drafting tools. Client information is not used for model training by Penfold Planning.