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Planning Advice


At JBPL we offer a comprehensive range of planning services which includes (but is not limited to):

  • Initial early planning advice
  • Site appraisals
  • Planning applications
  • Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan representations
  • Master planning
  • Strategic site promotions
  • Consultation and engagement with stakeholders and local communities
  • Bespoke project management
  • Negotiating with Local Authorities and County Councils

James Bailey Planning Ltd.

With over 20 years public and private sector planning experience, in both urban and rural locations, James Bailey Planning Ltd. (JBPL) can provide unique and personal planning services to suit your requirements.

Experience

JBPL’s experience ranges from: smaller householder projects; to commercial and retail premises; heritage work; local and national infrastructure projects; up to large scale housing led schemes. Clients include: national house builders; land owners; developers; promoters; football clubs; local authorities; and private individuals.

Client Focus

It is important to understand the circumstance; work with a client to achieve a successful outcome in a cost effective manner; and be honest along the journey. Every scheme is different, and each proposal needs to be considered on its own merits, and a custom-made approach is usually advised.

Local Intelligence

JBPL has found that local intelligence is a key ingredient of good planning, which if used properly can be a useful insight that can lend itself to supporting development opportunities. 
As a result, JBPL’s reputation is built on being able to offer bespoke advice to clients in order to give your proposal the best opportunity for success.
Should you need assistance with any type of planning query, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.


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Planning Advice?

James Bailey Planning offers specialist planning advice in relation to:

 

  • Strategic land promotions
  • Planning applications
  • Engagement with Councils and local communities

 

From difficulties with immediate neighbours, to large scale residential led proposals (and everything in between), we are more than happy to offer our unique and personal planning services.

Should you need assistance with any type of planning query, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Chief Planner Joins JBPL

By Ellie Drozdowska • May 1, 2025
Welcome - Steven Stroud We are very proud to welcome Steven Stroud as Associate Director to the JBPL Team. Steve is a Chartered Town Planner with a strong academic background and broad experience across the public and private sectors. He has led a wide range of major development projects and brings particular expertise in complex planning and enforcement appeals, having appeared at numerous hearings and public inquiries.

April Success

By Ellie Drozdowska • April 30, 2025
JBPL Secures Multiple Approvals in April 2025 The JBPL Team have had a very busy April, achieving a number of planning successes on behalf of our clients across East Anglia during this period.

Babergh & Mid Suffolk's Draft Local Development Scheme

By Ellie Drozdowska • February 19, 2025
Babergh & Mid Suffolk Draft Local Development Scheme