Octopus Consultancy provides physical planning services that take your project from an idea to an approved development, and strategic planning that informs master plans, structure plans and land use strategies.
Our understanding of property and development economics means our recommendations are practical and achievable, not just compliant. And because land use planning is about more than buildings, we take an integrated approach, considering infrastructure, environment, community and investment potential together.
Our planning services
- Planning appraisals and strategy. What can be built on a site, and the best route to approval.
- Due diligence. Zoning, planning history, access, reserves and constraints before you buy or invest.
- Development applications. Preparing and submitting applications for development permission to the county.
- Change of user and extension of lease. Applications to change the permitted use of land.
- Subdivision and amalgamation. Schemes to divide or combine parcels, ready for county approval.
- Master planning. Layouts for estates, institutions and mixed-use developments.
- Land use strategies. Strategic plans for counties, agencies and large landowners.
- Team assembly and project management. Co-ordinating architects, engineers, surveyors and environmental consultants.
- Specialist planning matters. Minerals and waste planning, asset planning, appeals, public inquiries and enforcement-related matters, within the appointment.
A tailored approach
We don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach. Every site and every client has specific requirements, and we provide a planning solution tailored to each project. Where projects need it, we bring together multi-disciplinary teams so you get the right specialist advice at each stage.
How we work
- Brief and site visit. We understand your goals and inspect the site and its surroundings.
- Appraisal. We check the applicable zoning, policies and constraints and advise on the options.
- Preparation. We prepare plans, reports and application documents, and co-ordinate with the rest of your design team.
- Submission and follow-up. We submit to the county planning authority and respond to queries until approval.
