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Not sure if your project will get planning permission?
Get clear, expert advice before you apply. With 19+ years’ experience, we help homeowners, developers and businesses maximise their chances of approval.
Not sure if your project will get planning permission?
Get clear, expert advice before you apply. With 19+ years’ experience, we help homeowners, developers and businesses maximise their chances of approval.
Welcome to WPS Planning
Navigating the planning system can be confusing, time-consuming, and risky if you get it wrong.
Whether you’re planning an extension, change of use, or new development, the key question is always the same:
“Will it get approved?”
That’s where we come in.
At WPS Planning, we provide straightforward, expert advice to help you understand your options, avoid common pitfalls, and give your project the best possible chance of success.
- 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 (we can ensure you have all the correct documents for your planning application)
- Site Appraisals (constraints, policy review and strategy)
- Planning Appeals (robust, well-evidenced appeal statements)
- Change of Use
- Certificate of Lawfulness (permitted development rights or existing use)
- 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.
How it works
Simple, Clear Process
- Initial Advice
We review your project and give clear, honest feedback. - Strategy & Planning
We identify the best approach to maximise your chances. - Application Submission
We prepare and manage your planning application. - Ongoing Support
We liaise with the council and guide you through to a decision.
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 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
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
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
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 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’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
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 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
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