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Here to help homeowners and businesses through the planning process
Here to help homeowners and businesses through the planning process.
Welcome to WPS Planning
WPS Planning Consultancy is a trusted, independent town planning consultancy based in Horsham, West Sussex, supporting homeowners, landowners and businesses across Sussex and the South East. If you need clear, professional advice on residential or commercial planning matters, we’re here to help.
- Planning Applications (householder and commercial)
- Planning Triage Service (quick, upfront advice on likelihood of success and next steps)
- Site Visit (practical, on-site guidance before you commit)
- Application Submission Service
- Site Appraisals (constraints, policy review and strategy)
- Planning Appeals (robust, well-evidenced appeal statements)
- Change of Use
- Certificate of Lawfulness (CLEUD / CLOPUD)
- Extensions
Local expertise, proven experience
Led by Doug Wright, an experienced planning consultant with over 19 years’ experience in town planning, including work with local authorities in London and across the South East, WPS Planning delivers straightforward, honest advice that helps clients make confident decisions.
Independent, Professional, Approachable
We provide independent and affordable planning advice at every stage of the planning process, from initial feasibility through to submission and appeal. Clients choose WPS Planning because we’re friendly, easy to work with, and focused on achieving the best outcome. We also have an excellent track record in securing successful planning permissions and appeal decisions.
WPS Planning Consultancy – Horsham, West Sussex
Independent. Professional. Approachable.
“Doug clarified the issues and it was all sorted out quickly and painlessly”
“Knowledgeable and professional”
“Had an immediate grip on key issues”
“Doug has an extensive understanding of planning issues, yet explains things clearly and straightforwardly”
What Our Clients Say
Doug helped us to appeal for an extension to the front of our house We found him to be knowledgeable and professional. He was quick to communicate any issues. We have no hesitation in recommending him.
Graham & Hazel Carter
Doug was highly recommended to provide expert advice which we needed to support our planning application.He has completed everything we needed to provide to the council in a very swift manner. He also gave us guidance on how to progress our application due to it not being straight forward with the property being listed locally.
Chrissie Larkins
Doug went the ‘extra mile!’ He has an extensive understanding of planning issues, yet explains things clearly and straightforwardly. Thank you Doug – we gladly recommend you!
Julia and Richard Pyper
Doug handled our planning from start to finish. He worked with the architect and myself making sure we understood the challenges, and guiding us to our finalised application. His knowledge was invaluable. I recommend him wholeheartedly.
Alan Fisher
Doug was extremely helpful and efficient with assisting us with our Grade II Listed planning application. I would definitely recommend him.
Mr & Mrs Bird
Doug’s thoughtful approach and my architect’s ability to share their drawings enabled Doug to achieve a positive result which I was truly grateful for.
Ms Sutherland
We have used Doug before to object to a planning application. His report was clear and pertinent and helped us with our objections. Will certainly use him again.
Andrew Sutherland
Doug responded to my planning enquiry promptly and was kind enough to arrange a site visit to answer my family’s questions regarding potential planning permission potential. Although we decided not to proceed with the process his professional advice was invaluable to us.
Peter Scutt
An excellent summary of our objections to the planning application and a convincing argument to present our case for which we are very grateful.
Jill and John Mackinder
Case Studies
Planning permission approved for a retrospective change of use
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Homeowner finally gets planning approval for garage extension
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