Bartons Local Plan Representation Services for Landowners

Maximise the potential of your land through strategic local plan representations. At Bartons Planning & Development Consultancy, we specialise in promoting land through the Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan processes. By making well-timed representations and engaging with statutory consultees, we ensure that your land is promoted effectively at each regulatory stage, increasing the likelihood of it being allocated for development.

Local Plan Representation: Key Aspects

Bartons’ Local Plan Representation service is designed to help landowners put their land forward for development at the various stages of the Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan production process. Our strategic approach involves making representations at the right time and consulting with key stakeholders to maximise the potential for successful land allocation.

Local Plan Process: Regulatory Stages

The Local Plan is the primary planning document used by local authorities to guide development in their area. It identifies sites for future housing, employment, and other uses. The process involves several key stages, and Bartons provides support at each of these to promote your land:

• Call for Sites: At the outset of the Local Plan process, local authorities often invite landowners to submit sites for consideration. Bartons helps you prepare and submit your land through this ‘Call for Sites’ process, ensuring that all relevant information is provided to demonstrate its suitability for development.
• Regulation 18 Consultation: During the early stage of the Local Plan process, the local authority will consult on the scope and content of the plan. Bartons makes representations on your behalf during the Regulation 18 stage, highlighting the benefits of your site and providing evidence to support its inclusion in the draft plan.
• Regulation 19 Consultation: Once the draft Local Plan is prepared, it is published for formal consultation under Regulation 19. Bartons submits detailed representations at this stage to support the inclusion of your site in the final plan. This involves addressing any objections or issues raised by other parties and demonstrating how your site aligns with the strategic aims of the plan.
• Examination in Public: After the Regulation 19 consultation, the Local Plan is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for examination. Bartons represents landowners at the Examination in Public (EiP), making the case for your land in front of the Inspector and addressing any concerns that may arise. Our goal is to ensure that your land remains in the plan and is allocated for development.

Neighbourhood Plan Process: Regulatory Stages

Neighbourhood Plans are community-led plans that set out local priorities for development within a specific neighbourhood area. The process for Neighbourhood Plan production also involves key stages where Bartons can support landowners:

• Designation of the Neighbourhood Area: The first stage is the designation of the neighbourhood area by the local authority. Bartons helps landowners engage with the relevant neighbourhood forum or parish council to ensure that your interests are considered from the outset.
• Consultation on the Draft Plan (Pre-Submission Stage): The neighbourhood forum or parish council will prepare a draft plan and consult on it before submission to the local authority. Bartons makes representations on your behalf to ensure that your land is included as a potential development site, providing evidence to demonstrate its suitability and alignment with local objectives.
• Submission Consultation (Regulation 16): Once the draft Neighbourhood Plan is submitted to the local authority, it is published for consultation under Regulation 16. Bartons provides further representations at this stage to support the allocation of your land, addressing any objections or issues raised by the community or other consultees.
• Independent Examination: After the Regulation 16 consultation, the plan is subject to an independent examination. Bartons represents landowners during this examination, making the case for your land and ensuring that the examiner understands the benefits of its inclusion.

The Barton Approach to Local Plan Representations: Strategic and Proactive

• Strategic Promotion: We provide strategic promotion of your land at each stage of the Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan process. Our aim is to ensure that your site is considered for development and is given the best chance of being allocated.
• Proactive Engagement: We proactively engage with statutory consultees, local authorities, and neighbourhood forums to build support for your site. By working collaboratively, we help to minimise objections and address any concerns early in the process.
• Tailored Representation: Every piece of land is unique, and our representation services are tailored to reflect the specific characteristics of your site and your objectives as a landowner.

Why Choose Bartons for Local Plan Representations?

Choosing Bartons for your Local Plan Representation needs means working with a team that has extensive experience in promoting land through the planning system. We understand the intricacies of the Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan processes and are committed to providing strategic and effective promotion of your land.

Our approach is focused on securing the best outcome for landowners, ensuring that their land is promoted at every opportunity and that they have the best possible chance of achieving development allocation. With Bartons by your side, you can be confident that your land’s potential is being maximised at each regulatory stage.

Contact Us

If you are a landowner looking to promote your land through the Local Plan or Neighbourhood Plan process, contact Bartons Planning & Development Consultancy today to arrange a free consultation. Let us help you navigate the planning system and maximise the development potential of your land.