PLANNING & TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY

Considered planning advice.
Confident property decisions.

Green Code Consultants advises on planning strategy and coordinates the specialist reports a proposal needs, working alongside your architect and other advisers. The planning case and the technical evidence are scoped together, against the council’s requirements, before work begins.

Planning advice and specialist evidence, coordinated.Supported by our validation guarantee.
Traditional London brick residential buildings
LONDON'S BUILT ENVIRONMENTContext shapes every proposal.Photo: Georg Eiermann / Unsplash

A COORDINATED PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Specialists working side by side.

Planning decisions rarely turn on a single discipline. We bring the relevant specialists into one coordinated team.

A planning proposal can involve heritage, ecology, drainage, transport, energy, noise and other specialist considerations. These disciplines influence one another. We bring the relevant consultants into a coordinated project team so that advice and reports develop alongside the planning strategy and design.

One brief across the team

We agree the project objectives, current design information and evidence needed. Each specialist understands the proposal they are assessing and how their work relates to the wider submission.

Collaboration between disciplines

When a finding affects another part of the proposal, we coordinate the discussion between the relevant consultants and design team. The aim is to resolve dependencies and make recommendations work together.

A clear route for the client

We coordinate the agreed planning scope and explain the decisions, information and next steps needed from you. Each consultant retains responsibility for their professional work, with fees and deliverables defined in the appointment.

How our consultants collaborate

VALIDATION GUARANTEE

If a document we prepared
falls short, we put it right.

No charge
We prepare or amend the document at our cost.
A coordinated set
Every report is scoped against the same drawings and the council’s validation list.
14 days
Send us the council’s invalidation notice within 14 days of receipt.

If the council declares your application invalid because a supporting document we scoped and prepared is missing or falls short of its validation list, we prepare or amend that document at no charge.

An invalid application can add weeks to a programme. Because each report is scoped against the same drawings and the council's validation list, we take responsibility for the supporting documents as a coordinated set. Validation is not planning approval: it confirms the council has the information it needs to assess the proposal.

The guarantee covers the supporting documents listed in our written appointment. It does not cover drawings prepared by others, application fees, ownership certificates or forms, information you were asked to supply and did not, or validation requirements introduced or changed by the council after submission. We need the council's invalidation notice within 14 days of receipt.

SITE RESEARCH

Which reports will the council ask for on your site?

Enter the site postcode and choose the address. We identify the council and the site's planning constraints, then set out the reports the council is likely to expect, the policy behind each and an indication of cost. The research is free to use and is a guide rather than formal advice.

Research a site

PROJECT PACKAGES

One fee for the whole evidence pack.

For common project types, the planning work and the usual specialist reports can be appointed as one package, with a fixed fee confirmed once we have reviewed your drawings.

FROM £2,880 INCL. VAT

House extension in a conservation area

3 services in one fixed fee.

What's included

FROM £7,380 INCL. VAT

One new home on an infill or garden plot

7 services in one fixed fee.

What's included

FROM £9,780 INCL. VAT

Small residential scheme (2 to 9 homes)

9 services in one fixed fee.

What's included

FROM £3,600 INCL. VAT

Change of use, including HMOs

3 services in one fixed fee.

What's included

WHO WE ADVISE

Advice proportionate
to the decision in hand.

The same care applies to every instruction, whether it concerns a single house or a development site. What changes is the scope of advice and the specialists involved.

Homeowners and private clients

Extensions, alterations and new homes, including sensitive sites in conservation areas. We explain what the council is likely to expect, what it may cost and where the risks lie, and we treat each instruction with discretion.

Research your site

Architects and planning agents

Planning input and coordinated specialist reports prepared against your drawings, with responsibilities agreed so the submission describes one proposal. Trade accounts suit practices that instruct us regularly.

Trade accounts

Developers, investors and landowners

Feasibility studies and planning appraisals before acquisition or commitment, identifying constraints, evidence requirements and their implications for cost and programme.

Feasibility studies

Estate agents, solicitors and advisers

Where a client’s sale, purchase or plans raise a planning question, we provide clearly scoped advice that complements your relationship with the client.

Professional introductions

TRACK RECORD

What our team has
delivered since 2019.

Instructions completed by our team and associated practices, counted from our invoicing records. Figures are updated as new work completes.

605

planning applications prepared and submitted

126

pre-application submissions

653

specialist planning reports and feasibility studies

1,266

structural inspections, site visits and condition reports

419

measured, laser and drone surveys

1,115

clients served

Planning reports and services by type
  • Air quality assessments1
  • Amenity, space and quality assessments1
  • Basement impact assessments14
  • CCTV drainage surveys48
  • Construction management and logistics plans17
  • Daylight and sunlight assessments31
  • Design and access statements92
  • Discharge of planning conditions20
  • Drop kerb and highways applications13
  • Ecology and biodiversity net gain17
  • Feasibility studies31
  • Fire statements and strategies62
  • Flood risk assessments41
  • Ground investigation3
  • Heritage statements29
  • Noise assessments21
  • Planning appeals and objections13
  • Planning obligations (S106) and community involvement2
  • Planning statements14
  • Structural feasibility reports1
  • SuDS and drainage strategies21
  • Sustainability and energy statements37
  • Tall building, economic and demolition statements4
  • Thames Water build-over agreements92
  • Transport, parking and access26
  • Tree reports and Section 211 notices19
  • Viability assessments4
  • Waste and servicing plans14

As at October 2026. Counts cover every instruction recorded in our invoicing since August 2019, including reports delivered within larger packages. Structural drawings and calculations are not included.

PROPERTY CONDITION & TECHNICAL ADVICE

Beyond planning:
understanding the property.

We also advise on property condition, defects and technical due diligence, for purchasers, owners, investors, managing agents and freeholders. Inspections and investigations are carried out by suitably qualified surveyors and engineers we appoint, and their findings are brought together with any planning considerations into one set of clear advice.

Typical instructions include due diligence before an acquisition, investigation of cracking, damp or movement, condition reviews before renovation, and technical support for building management.

Property condition & technical advice
Illustrative London-style brick streetscape with trees and a blue sky

Planning potential

Feasibility, strategy & heritage

Illustrative residential courtyard with planting and a rain garden

Sustainable places

Ecology, water & energy

Illustrative architectural workspace with drawings, models and material samples

Coordinated evidence

Applications, reports & conditions

Illustrative concepts

PLANNING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PROJECT

Start with the question you need to answer.

  1. 1
    Before you applyFeasibility, planning appraisal and pre-application advice
  2. 2
    Making the applicationPlanning statement and the specialist reports your council requires
  3. 3
    After permissionDischarge of conditions and longer-running obligations
Check which reports you need

Can the site support your idea?

A feasibility study or planning appraisal helps identify constraints, options and information gaps before you commit to the next stage. Where council feedback would help test the proposal, we can coordinate a focused pre-application submission.

What evidence does the application need?

We help define the planning case and coordinate the supporting documents within your appointment. This can include a planning statement, design explanation and specialist reports addressing heritage, water, ecology, transport, energy or amenity issues.

What happens after permission?

We review decision notices and help identify the evidence required for discharge of planning conditions. Responsibilities and submission stages are agreed so that the project team understands the next actions. Longer-running obligations, such as biodiversity net gain monitoring and travel plans, are covered by our after-permission services.

Find the scope, starting price, information requirements and report contents on each service page. For a wider overview, use our planning supporting documents register.

OUR SERVICES

Support at every
stage of planning.

From an initial feasibility study to the discharge of planning conditions, choose the support your project needs. We confirm the scope, deliverables and specialist input before you appoint us.

SERVICE PRICING

Plan your budget from the outset.

Prices shown are starting estimates for the scope described. Larger or complex projects cost more; we confirm your scope and final fee in a written quotation before appointment.

Totals show a 20% VAT allowance alongside the fee excluding VAT. Council and application fees, additional surveys or testing, purchased data, drawings, extra revisions and ongoing monitoring are excluded unless stated. Services are priced individually. For common project types, see our project packages, which combine the usual reports into one fee.

All planning services

Starting prices include VAT. Open a service for its scope, report contents and sample pages.

Ecology & landscape3 services · from £780
Energy & sustainability4 services · from £720
Environment & amenity4 services · from £960
Heritage & townscape3 services · from £1,080
Planning & strategy11 services · from £300
Structure, basements & ground14 services · from £576
Transport & viability7 services · from £360
Water & ground8 services · from £360

REPORT PRESENTATION

Clear evidence.
Carefully presented.

Explore a cover and a tailored contents outline for every service in the catalogue. Select “View report & service” to see its preview and the subjects the report or submission pack will cover.

The planning statement below is an example. Each catalogue entry has its own cover, contents page and section-by-section explanation.

Green Code Consultants sample planning statement front cover, with the company logo and a London photograph
01 / Front cover
Sample planning statement contents: introduction, site context, planning history, proposal, policy, assessment, evidence, conclusions and appendices
02 / Contents page

OUR APPROACH

We understand
before we advise.

Each instruction begins with the site, your objectives and the decision you need to make. Start with us at feasibility stage, or bring us in for specific planning support; we coordinate the strategy, application and supporting evidence through to the discharge of conditions, within the scope agreed for your appointment.

Arrange an initial discussion
  1. 01

    Feasibility & planning strategy

    Assess the site’s development potential, planning constraints and options before committing to an application.

  2. 02

    Pre-application advice

    Prepare the planning case and pre-application submission, then review the council’s feedback to guide the next stage.

  3. 03

    Applications & specialist consultant reports

    Coordinate the planning documents and specialist evidence, submit the application and liaise with the council within the agreed appointment.

  4. 04

    Decisions & appeals

    Review the decision, advise on the next steps and prepare appeal support where required.

  5. 05

    Discharge of conditions

    Review the permission’s conditions, coordinate the required information and manage discharge submissions and council responses.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Planning consultancy FAQs

Clear answers to help you plan your next step.

Still have a question?

Speak to a planning consultant about your site. We will tell you what the council is likely to need and what it should cost.

Make an enquiryOr check which reports you need
What is your validation guarantee?

If the council declares your application invalid because a supporting document we scoped and prepared is missing or falls short of its validation list, we prepare or amend that document at no charge. The guarantee covers the supporting documents listed in our written appointment. It does not cover drawings prepared by others, application fees, ownership certificates or forms, information you were asked to supply and did not, or validation requirements introduced or changed by the council after submission. We need the council's invalidation notice within 14 days of receipt.

Do you offer package prices?

Yes. For house extensions in conservation areas, single new homes, small residential schemes and changes of use, we bundle the planning work and usual reports into one package. See project packages; we confirm one fixed fee after reviewing your drawings.

Do you offer trade accounts for architects and agents?

Yes. Trade accounts include a named coordinator, priority scheduling with our specialists, partner rates and one monthly invoice. Open a trade account.

Can you support the whole planning process?

Yes. You can appoint Green Code Consultants for feasibility, pre-application advice, planning applications, specialist consultant reports, decision review, appeal support and discharge of conditions. Each stage and its deliverables are defined in your fee proposal.

Can I appoint you for just one report?

Yes. We can provide a defined report or assessment alongside your existing project team. We first confirm the proposal, information available and purpose of the document so the scope fits your instruction.

Which supporting documents does my application need?

The required evidence depends on the application type, site constraints, proposal and relevant local submission requirements. Send us your drawings and council advice so we can identify the reports and specialist inputs to consider. The document register is a guide; every listed item is not required for every application.

Can you work with my existing architect?

Yes. We can provide planning advice and coordinate specialist consultant reports alongside your architect’s drawings. We agree responsibilities, drawing revisions and information requirements so the documents describe the same proposal.

What should I send when making an enquiry?

Please send the site address, a short description of your objectives, your current planning stage and the latest drawings. Include decision notices, council correspondence and existing reports where available, and tell us about any relevant deadline.

What does “Price from” include?

The starting estimate relates to the scope shown for that service. The final fee depends on the site, development scale, complexity, evidence available and agreed deliverables. We confirm the price and exclusions in a written quotation before appointment.

Are VAT and council fees included?

The catalogue shows a total with a 20% VAT allowance and the corresponding fee excluding VAT. Council fees and other third-party costs are separate unless expressly included in your written proposal. Your quotation confirms the applicable charges.

Are site visits and specialist surveys included?

Only where expressly included in your appointment. A desktop review, site visit, monitoring exercise and intrusive investigation are different tasks. We identify the relevant specialist work and agree the scope and costs before it is commissioned.

How long will my report take?

We agree a programme once the scope, required information and specialist input are understood. Survey availability and the need for design clarification can affect delivery. Our preparation programme is separate from the council’s assessment timetable.

Can you help with an urgent submission?

Tell us the deadline and send the available information at the outset. We assess what can be completed within the time available and identify any survey, data or coordination dependencies before confirming an appointment.

What happens if the design changes?

Changes to layout, use, scale or servicing may affect several specialist consultant reports. We review the implications and agree any additional work before revising documents. Please provide the updated drawings and explain what has changed.

Are the report previews examples of completed client reports?

The covers and contents pages are illustrative examples of the document format. The written section guidance explains what a report may contain. Your final document is tailored to the site, instruction, evidence and relevant planning requirements.

What is the difference between validation and planning approval?

Validation concerns whether the application contains the information needed for the council to accept it for consideration. Approval concerns the merits of the proposal. A validated application can still require further evidence and does not guarantee permission.

Will a specialist consultant report guarantee planning approval?

No. A report provides evidence to help the decision-maker assess the proposal. The council or Planning Inspectorate determines the outcome, considering the proposal and relevant planning issues.

Can you help if planning permission has been refused?

Yes. We can review the refusal reasons, officer report and submitted evidence to advise on the next step. Appeal support or a revised application is scoped around the specific decision. Any applicable deadline should be checked promptly.

What does discharge of conditions involve?

It involves reviewing a planning condition, preparing or coordinating the required information and submitting it for the council’s consideration. We agree which conditions and supporting evidence are included. Written approval should be tracked separately from simply submitting the documents.

Do I need every condition approved before starting work?

Check the wording of each condition and the approved documents. Conditions can apply at different stages, and some require approval before specified work begins. We can help review the condition schedule and identify the submissions and dependencies for your project.

Do you accept introductions from estate agents, solicitors and other advisers?

Yes. Where a client’s sale, purchase or plans raise a planning question, we can provide clearly scoped advice. We agree with the client how the introducing adviser is kept informed, and our advice reflects our own professional view of the planning position. Any referral arrangement is agreed in writing and disclosed to the client.

Is my enquiry treated in confidence?

Yes. Site details, drawings and commercial information are used to assess and deliver your instruction and are shared only with the specialists and authorities who need them. Our privacy notice explains how we handle personal information.

Can other professional service providers work with you?

Yes. We welcome introductions from specialists providing planning reports, surveys and technical assessments. Use our professional network enquiry form to share your disciplines, coverage, experience, qualifications and approach to delivery. Appointments are agreed for individual projects.

How do your specialists work together on a project?

We bring the relevant planning consultants and specialist providers into a coordinated project team. They work from an agreed brief and current proposal, with dependencies and design changes discussed across disciplines. Each consultant remains responsible for their own professional advice and agreed deliverables.

MAKE AN ENQUIRY

Discuss your
requirements.

Tell us about the site, what you want to achieve and the stage you have reached. Whether you are a private client, a developer or a professional adviser acting for a client, we will review the information and suggest an appropriate next step. Enquiries are treated in confidence.

020 8004 4464
info@greencodeconsultants.com

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Indicative budget only. Council fees and additional work are excluded. Your project-specific quotation confirms the final price and VAT.

Illustrative cover and suggested contents for this service. Select an image to open it at full size.

Illustrative report front cover
Front cover
Illustrative report contents page
Contents page
What goes on the front cover?

Report title, project name and site address, client, project/report reference, revision and status, issue date, author, reviewer and company contact details.

What the report covers

    This is a proposed structure, not an included-work checklist. Sections, surveys, calculations and appendices are tailored to the instruction, council requirements and specialist methodology; additional work is confirmed in the fee proposal. Final page numbers are set when the report is complete.

    Relevant guidance

    Report structures are tailored using relevant guidance where applicable, including Environment Agency flood risk guidance, land contamination risk assessment, biodiversity gain plans, transport assessments and travel plans and Historic England heritage significance guidance.

    Starting information

    The exact scope, methodology, specialist input, fees and exclusions will be confirmed in your proposal.