We are a chartered town planning consultancy established in 1986 and provide advice and services on all aspects of planning & development matters. Our clients range from major development and regeneration companies to individual members of the public and we are involved in a wide variety of projects across the North West of England and the UK. We adapt our role to meet the needs of our clients, whether this is acting as lead consultant co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teams, preparing stand-alone statements / assessments or simply providing planning advice.
400 Houses in North Tyneside
Outline planning permission has been obtained for the redevelopment of a 14 hectare semi-derelict industrial site in North Tyneside for 400 new dwellings, open space, together with landscaping and associated biodiversity works. In accordance with one of the core planning principles of the National Planning Policy Framework, the proposals represent an effective and efficient use of an underused previously developed site and will help address the Council’s housing shortage in a sustainable manner. The scheme also proposes a high quality residential development with attractive areas of open space, and will incorporate dedicated Butterfly Mitigation Zones to sustain butterfly populations which were discovered during the ecological surveys.
New prime headquarter office space in Poulton
De Pol has secured planning approval for over 400sqm of prime office space on a complex site located on the edge of Poulton-le-Fylde.
Settlement extension at Wesham, Fylde
After initially securing outline and reserved matters approval for 100 dwellings on the edge of Wesham, followed by securing outline and reserved matters approval to extend this development by a further 164 houses, De Pol are now seeking outline approval for an additional 68 houses on separate adjacent farmland.
77 homes in Wyre, Lancashire
De Pol were approached by the landowners, who comprised a number of local residents, on the development potential of 3.4 hectares of agricultural land on the edge of rural village in Wyre. The land was designated as countryside in the adopted Local Plan, however, we were of the view that there were material considerations which would outweigh the conflict with countryside policy. This included the lack of a demonstrable five year housing supply, together with a range of benefits which the proposals could bring to the community.
Worm Farm in Wigan
Our client owned approximately 1.3 ha of agricultural land near Standish and wanted to start a new agricultural activity, namely the commercial breeding of worms for local fishing clubs. De Pol were instructed to secure planning permission for the erection of an agricultural building and associated structures for use as a worm farm.
Retrospective planning approval for extension of retail premises
Our client had converted the ground floor of a vacant warehouse into a retail/wholesale store specialising in Asian food products. The wholesale element was primarily orientated towards the restaurant trade and Asian community facilities, but part of the premises was also open to the general public and included a purpose built external canopy for the display of fruit and vegetables.
72,000 tonne composting site in Warrington Green Belt
De Pol were successful in obtaining planning permission for the receipt and composting of 72,000 tonnes of organic waste per year at a Green Belt site in Warrington.
Pool and house extensions within Cheshire countryside
On behalf of a private client De Pol have secured planning permission for a range of development to a detached house in the Cheshire countryside, including: