Expert Planning Appeal Consultants in Essex & Suffolk
At Complete Planning, we specialise in planning appeals and enforcement advice for homeowners, developers, and businesses across Manningtree, Essex, and Suffolk.
If your planning application has been refused, or you’ve received an enforcement notice from your local council, our experienced planning consultants can help you challenge the decision and protect your property interests.
We provide clear, professional advice, assessing the planning issues in detail and preparing strong, policy-based cases to give you the best chance of a successful outcome.
Planning Appeals
A refused planning application doesn’t have to be the end of the road.
Our team has extensive experience preparing and managing planning appeals for a wide range of developments — from house extensions and new dwellings to change of use and commercial projects.
We handle every stage of the appeal process, including:
- Reviewing the council’s refusal reasons and identifying grounds for appeal
- Preparing robust appeal statements and supporting evidence
- Managing the submission via the Planning Inspectorate
- Representing clients at written representations
- We’ll give you honest advice on the strength of your case, explain your options, and guide you through each step of the appeal process.
Enforcement Advice& Representation
If you’ve received a planning enforcement notice, breach of condition notice, or stop notice, it’s essential to act quickly.
Our consultants can help you respond appropriately and work with the council to resolve the issue — either through retrospective planning permission, negotiation, or appeal.
Our enforcement services include:
- Reviewing and responding to enforcement notices
- Preparing retrospective planning applications where appropriate
- Submitting enforcement appeals to the Planning Inspectorate
- Advising on lawful development certificates to establish immunity from enforcement
- Liaising with local authority enforcement teams on your behalf
- We aim to achieve practical, cost-effective outcomes that minimise disruption to you and your project.
Our Appeals & Enforcement Services Cover
- Householder Appeals (extensions, alterations, and outbuildings)
- Residential Developments & New Build Refusals
- Change of Use Applications & HMO Refusals
- Listed Building Appeals
- Planning Condition Appeals
- Enforcement Notice Appeals & Retrospective Applications
Why Choose Complete Planning?
- Local Expertise: Based in Manningtree, we have in-depth knowledge of Tendring District Council, Colchester City Council, and neighbouring planning authorities across Essex and Suffolk.
- Proven Track Record: Success in securing approvals through appeals and resolving enforcement cases efficiently.
- Professional Representation: Clear, policy-driven arguments supported by strong planning evidence.
- Personalised Advice: Straightforward, honest guidance tailored to your specific situation.
- At Complete Planning, we combine professional experience with local insight to deliver results.
info@completeplanning.co.uk
01206 656027
Benjamin Plunkett overseas all aspects of planning appeals and enforcement cases within the business. Benjamin is a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and hold a Master’s Degree MSc in Town Planning along with postgraduate (LPC) and undergraduate (LLB) degrees in Law from BPP Law School London and University of East Anglia (UEA). His experience includes working as an Associate Director for one of the UK’s largest property consultancy’s.
Benjamins background in Town Planning and Law allows him to advise his clients effectively on aspects of planning appeals and enforcement notices.
Call Benjamin on:
01206 656027 to discuss your project or Email:
info@completeplanning.co.uk