Business Details
22 Years
experience
Chartered Planning & Architectural Consultants in Shrewsbury
En-Plan is a chartered planning and architectural consultancy with offices in Shropshire and Norfolk. We specialise in delivering tailored solutions for planning applications, architectural design, and building regulations compliance across Shrewsbury, Mid Wales, East Anglia, and surrounding regions. Our team combines over 20 years of public and private sector experience, offering a dynamic approach to projects ranging from barn conversions and house extensions to new builds and listed building consents. We prioritise collaboration with local authorities and clients, ensuring projects align with planning policies and sustainable development principles.Our in-house architectural design service produces detailed plans and 3D visualisations to support planning submissions. With expertise in flood risk assessments, heritage statements, and planning appeals, we provide end-to-end support from initial appraisals to technical specifications for construction. Our commitment to practical, client-focused service has established a strong track record in securing planning permissions and resolving complex development challenges.
Services
Planning Consultancy
Architectural Design
Building Regulations Applications
Listed Building Consent
Flood Risk Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer a one-stop shop for planning and architectural services from inception to completion.
- Our team includes chartered town planners with over 20 years of public and private sector experience.
- We maintain collaborative relationships with Shropshire Council and local authority officers.
- Our architectural design service includes 3D visualisation for enhanced project communication.
- We provide free initial consultations to assess planning permissions and development viability.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
What people say
Invaluable advice
High quality service
Successful planning outcomes
Professional guidance
Services
Planning Consultancy
Our planning consultancy service provides expert guidance on development viability, pre-application advice, and formal planning submissions. We specialise in navigating complex planning policies, preparing technical reports, and securing permissions for residential and commercial projects. With a focus on sustainable development, we deliver tailored strategies to maximise approval success.
Architectural Design
Our in-house architectural design team creates detailed 2D and 3D visualisations for extensions, new builds, and listed building conversions. We produce high-quality plans that communicate project vision effectively to planning departments and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with technical standards while realising client aspirations.
Building Regulations Applications
We prepare comprehensive building regulations applications with technical specifications and structural calculations. Our service ensures compliance with current standards for residential and commercial developments, including party wall agreements and approved construction details to guarantee build certainty.
Listed Building Consent
Specialising in heritage asset management, we handle listed building consent applications with detailed heritage statements and works schedules. Our approach balances preservation requirements with modern development needs, ensuring sensitive treatment of historic structures while achieving planning approval.
Flood Risk Assessments
We conduct flood risk assessments as part of planning applications, providing specialist reports to address potential water management issues. Our assessments integrate with broader planning strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with environmental regulations for residential and commercial developments.
People
Simon Smith
Chartered Town Planner
Simon has over 20 years' experience in public and private sectors, specialising in urban extensions and major infrastructure projects. He combines planning expertise with property development knowledge to deliver practical solutions that balance commercial interests with sustainable development principles.
Neil Langley
Planning Consultant
Neil specialises in planning enforcement, appeals, and major applications across retail, housing, and industrial sectors. With extensive court and tribunal experience, he provides expert guidance on complex planning law matters, including compulsory purchase and enforcement procedures.
Questions
What planning services do you offer?
We provide full planning consultancy services including pre-application advice, formal applications, flood risk assessments, heritage statements, and planning appeals for residential and commercial developments.
Do you handle listed building consents?
Yes, we specialise in listed building consent applications, preparing detailed heritage statements and works schedules to ensure compliance with preservation requirements while achieving development goals.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Mid Wales, East Anglia, and surrounding regions, with particular expertise in rural planning and heritage asset management.
Can you assist with building regulations?
Yes, we prepare full technical specifications and building regulations applications, including structural calculations and party wall agreements for residential and commercial projects.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free no-obligation consultations to assess planning requirements, determine permitted development status, and discuss project viability.
How do you handle planning refusals?
We offer expert planning appeal services to address unjust refusals, leveraging our experience in tribunal proceedings and local authority negotiations to achieve successful outcomes.
