Talk to us before you talk to the Planning Department.
Pre-application planning advice in Jersey.
Before submitting a planning application, it can be valuable to engage informally with the Planning Department to test whether a proposal is likely to be acceptable. We advise on when pre-application engagement is worthwhile, prepare the submission, and attend any pre-application meeting on your behalf.
- Free Initial Consultation
- All In-House — No Subcontractors
- Bylaw Plus — Builder-Ready Drawings
- Jersey Only Specialists
- Structural Engineering Included
What's Included
- Assessment of whether pre-application advice is appropriate
- Preparation of pre-application submission
- Attendance at pre-application meeting
- Summary of planning officer feedback and implications
How It Works
Advice
We advise on whether pre-application engagement is appropriate for your project.
Pre-application submission
We prepare a submission describing the proposal and the specific questions we want the planning officer to address.
Feedback and strategy
We review the planning officer's feedback and advise on the application strategy.
Planning Note
Pre-application advice is not binding on the Planning Department but can significantly inform application strategy and improve approval prospects for complex projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specialist Applications we have taken through planning
Heritage Listed Building Alterations
“Dealing with historic building requirements can be tricky when you want to modernise a granite property. They produced accurate, detailed architectural plans that kept the conservation officer completely happy from day one.”
Farm Outbuilding Conversion
“Converting an old agricultural building into a liveable space comes with a lot of red tape in Jersey. They guided us through the change of use application smoothly and kept us updated every week.”
Vehicular Access and Drop Kerb
“Widening our driveway onto a busy main road required highways approval alongside planning permission. They took care of both sides of the application and got the drawings approved quickly.”
Ready to start your pre-application advice project?
Free initial consultation. We advise on planning, costs, and timescales. Jersey only.