Business Details
Expert Planning and Architectural Services in Derby
Planning Design is a multi-disciplinary firm with extensive expertise in planning, architecture, heritage, rural development, and urban design. Our team of RTPI Chartered Town Planners and RIBA Chartered Architects brings decades of combined experience in navigating complex planning systems and delivering innovative design solutions. We prioritise client collaboration, offering tailored advice from project inception to completion while maintaining strong relationships with Local Planning Authorities.Our approach combines technical proficiency with a commitment to sustainable development, ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements and community needs. With offices in Derby, Sheffield, Matlock, and Macclesfield, we serve clients nationwide, specialising in Listed Building consents, appeals, and rural diversification schemes.
Services
Planning Consultancy
Heritage Architecture
Rural Development
Urban Design
Planning Appeals
Highlights and features
- We offer RTPI and RIBA chartered expertise with nationwide coverage
- Our team has 20+ years' experience in complex planning appeals
- We provide tailored heritage conservation solutions for Listed Buildings
- We maintain transparent communication throughout the planning process
- Our integrated planning and architectural design approach ensures project success
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Chartered Practice
- RTPI Chartered Town Planners
- Architects Registration Board
What people say
Exceptional planning knowledge
Professional team
Successful appeal outcomes
Responsive communication
Heritage expertise
Services
Planning Consultancy
Our planning consultants specialise in securing permissions for residential, commercial, and rural developments. We navigate complex local authority policies to achieve approvals for new builds, conversions, and large-scale schemes. Our team provides strategic advice on permitted development rights and appeals.
Heritage Architecture
We specialise in preserving historic buildings while meeting modern requirements. Our IHBC-accredited team handles Listed Building consents, Conservation Area projects, and World Heritage Site developments. We balance heritage protection with functional design solutions for sustainable reuse.
Rural Development
We unlock rural development potential through Class Q barn conversions, agricultural diversification, and eco-tourism projects. Our experts navigate strict planning controls to secure permissions for homes, holiday lodges, and farm enterprises across England's protected landscapes.
Urban Design
Our urban designers create sustainable communities through masterplanning and regeneration projects. We specialise in mixed-use developments, public realm improvements, and brownfield site redevelopments that align with local authority strategies and community needs.
Planning Appeals
We represent clients in challenging refused planning applications through written representations, hearings, and public inquiries. Our success rate exceeds industry averages by leveraging detailed policy analysis and expert witness testimony to overturn unfavourable decisions.
People
Jon Millhouse
Director - Chartered Town Planner
Specialist in heritage planning with IHBC membership. Leads complex Listed Building projects across Derbyshire's Conservation Areas. Provides strategic planning advice for rural and urban developments.
Lindsay Cruddas
Director - Specialist Conservation Architect
Registered Specialist Conservation Architect with expertise in historic building restoration. Oversees heritage projects requiring detailed technical solutions and Listed Building consent applications.
Richard Pigott
Director - Chartered Town Planner
Planning expert with extensive appeal experience. Specialises in rural development and agricultural diversification schemes. Provides strategic guidance on permitted development rights.
Michael Bamford
Director - Chartered Town Planner
Urban design specialist with focus on sustainable community development. Leads masterplanning projects for new housing estates and commercial developments across the Midlands.
David Symons
Director - Chartered Architect
RIBA chartered architect managing residential and commercial building projects. Expert in modern design solutions that integrate with historic environments and planning constraints.
Questions
What planning services do you offer?
We provide full planning consultancy services including applications, appeals, heritage consents, rural development schemes, and urban design projects across England.
Can you help with Listed Building consent?
Yes, our IHBC-accredited team specialises in heritage projects requiring Listed Building consent, including sensitive restoration and adaptive reuse schemes.
Do you handle planning appeals?
We have extensive experience in all appeal types, from written representations to public inquiries, with a success rate exceeding industry averages.
What rural development expertise do you have?
We specialise in Class Q barn conversions, agricultural diversification, and rural housing schemes with particular expertise in Peak District National Park projects.
How do you charge for services?
We provide transparent fixed-fee quotes for specific services. Contact us for a detailed cost estimate tailored to your project requirements.
Do you work nationwide?
While based in Derbyshire, we operate nationwide with particular experience in the Midlands, Yorkshire, and the South East regions.
