Stags planning and development consultants provide expert planning advice across the south west and beyond, and can help maximise the value of land and property through new development. Our team have a proven track record of success in assisting a wide range of property owners with all types of development. We also have the benefit of an in house drawing team, meaning we can undertake all aspects of your project.

Within our team are both Chartered Surveyors, and Chartered Town Planners as well as having experience of working in local authority planning within the Town Planning discipline and in particular in the Minerals and Waste sector. This, combined with our ability to work with in-house; design, agency, agricultural and other teams, means that Stags can assist with any aspect of the planning process, whatever the type of project.

Design

Our Design team has a wide range of knowledge of building design and construction along with a clear focus and initiative to help achieve high quality buildings and development across the West Country – delivering ambitious yet practical designs of the highest standard.

Across every stage of development, Stags design team look to provide high quality customer care and we work collaboratively with our agency and planning teams to help unlock added value with both practical problem solving and deliverable designs.

How can we help?

Our Planning services include

Project co-ordination and lead consultancy services
Pre-purchase assessment and advice
Site appraisals
Class Q permitted development right and other permitted development right submissions
Planning strategy formulation
Development agreement and developer negotiation
Strategic site promotion including SHLAA submissions/local plan representation
Portfolio review and assessment of development options
Planning application preparation and submission
Negotiation of planning (S106) agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy advice
Consultation and engagement with communities
Enforcement advice and appeals
Planning appeals by all methods
Rural development including occupational dwellings and tie removal
Direct instruction of Counsel
Listed building and conservation area applications
Minerals and waste development
Certificates of lawfulness
Environmental Impact Assessment

Our Design services include

Identifying client requirements and feasibility studies
Preliminary discussions with local planning departments
Concept drawings using free hand or Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Preparation of drawings for planning applications
3D imaging and designs
New building, conversion and refurbishment projects
Large residential development site masterplans
Residential extension services

Additionally, we are able liaise with and manage other professionals on your behalf, including engineers, surveyors and other consultants to ensure the full suite of information relevant to your project is secured and our team are dedicated to ensuring interactions with planning and building control bodies are as smooth as possible.

Stags assist in transforming long term rental

Stags' Residential Lettings Department had been managing The Old Parsonage Bungalow for the landlords, who have lived overseas, for over 15 years. When the bungalow became empty Alister Smith, of the Stags Planning Department, advised the landlords of their options and assisted in transforming the property into the modern bungalow that is there today.

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Planning & Design

Design

How can we help?

Our Planning services include

Our Design services include

Stags assist in transforming long term rental

Maximising Value: Lashingcott Farm

Optimising Value: Swanlea Farm

Preserving tradition, embracing the future: Normans Farm

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