Planning Consultant in Rochford
Planning consultant in Rochford providing advice on planning applications, appeals, Green Belt and development opportunities in Rochford and Rayleigh, and Essex.
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Andrew Ransome
8/22/20262 min read
Rochford Planning Consultant
If you are looking for a planning consultant in Rochford, I provide independent planning advice to homeowners, landowners, developers and businesses across Rochford District, including Rochford, Rayleigh, Hockley, Hullbridge, Ashingdon, and surrounding villages.
I am Andrew Ransome MRTPI, a Chartered Town Planner with more than two decades of experience advising on planning applications, development opportunities and planning appeals.
Planning Services in Rochford
I advise on a wide range of planning matters in Rochford including:
Site and land appraisals to identify potential development opportunities.
Pre-application to prepare and submit pre-application submissions to the council.
Planning applications for new homes, extensions, redevelopment and changes of use.
Planning appeals following refusals or non-determination.
Permitted development and Prior Approval advice.
Lawful Development Certificates for existing or proposed development.
Planning strategy for landowners considering the longer-term development potential of their land.
Is There Development Potential?
If you own property or land in Rochford, it may be worth considering whether it could accommodate additional development.
This is particularly relevant where there is:
A large residential plot.
An underused commercial property.
A vacant or previously developed site.
An existing building capable of conversion.
A site capable of redevelopment.
Land adjoining existing development.
I can carry out an initial planning assessment considering the site's location, planning history, surrounding development and relevant planning policies.
The assessment can help establish whether there is a realistic opportunity and, importantly, what type and scale of development may be most appropriate.
Planning Appeals in Rochford
If Rochford has refused your planning application, I can review the decision and advise on whether an appeal is appropriate.
From April 2026, the planning appeals process has been simplified, with most appeals relating to applications submitted from 1 April 2026 initially following a new Part 1 written representations procedure.
The intention is to make the process quicker and more proportionate, with the Inspector generally considering the evidence and information that was before the Council when it made its decision.
This makes the preparation of the original application particularly important. Planning arguments and supporting evidence should, wherever possible, be properly addressed before a decision is made.
I can review the reasons for refusal, assess the strength of the planning case and prepare an appeal where there is a reasonable prospect of success.
Planning Advice in Rochford
Whether you are considering an extension, new dwelling, redevelopment project, Green Belt site or planning appeal in Rochford, I can provide clear and practical advice based on the circumstances of your particular site.
Contact me to discuss your planning project in Rochford.
Andrew Ransome MRTPI - Email: andrew@andrewransome.co.uk
About me
Andrew Ransome is a Planning Director and a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), with more than two decades of experience in town planning.
He specialises in delivering strategic planning solutions for complex developments across both rural and urban environments, helping clients navigate planning challenges and unlock development opportunities. Connect with Andrew on Linkedin.
Planning Successes in Essex
Get in touch for planning advice: Email: andrew@andrewransome.co.uk
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The content on this website is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute planning or legal advice. Planning policy, legislation, and case law change over time, and every planning matter should be assessed on its own merits. No responsibility is accepted for any loss or action taken in reliance on the content of this site. The projects, planning applications and appeals presented on this website reflect professional work undertaken by, or involving me, throughout my career, including work undertaken in both my current and previous employment positions.