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About Us

Planning Consultant Doug WrightWPS Planning is a specialist planning consultancy based in Horsham, West Sussex. We help clients get the right result from the Planning system.

WPS Planning provides friendly and professional planning advice to people on a number of planning issues.  Obtaining Planning Permission,  lodging a Planning Appeal, obtaining a Change of Use certificate and many more.  We pride ourselves on keeping our clients well-informed throughout the process and explaining things to them in an understandable way.

Our clients range from homeowners who want to add an extension, to developers who want to build multiple new houses and business owners wishing to start or expand their business. We thrive on the variety of our work and achieving successful outcomes for our clients.  So you can get on with building!

Helping you navigate your way through the Planning system speedily and successfully.

WPS Planning Consultant – Doug Wright

Doug Wright is the WPS lead planning consultant.  Doug has an in-depth knowledge of planning having worked in planning since 2006, working with a number of local authorities across London and the South East.

Doug has an Honours degree in Urban and Environmental Planning and a Postgraduate Diploma in Town Planning. He has built an extensive network of contacts across local planning authorities which has proven very valuable on many occasions.

Our clients comment on Doug’s attention to detail and his ability to communicate effectively with the planning authorities.  These have been major factors in helping our clients obtain successful results.

“A very positive approach”

“Extensive understanding of planning issues yet explains things clearly”

“We thought the process would be difficult but it was all sorted out quickly and painlessly”

Recent successful cases include:

  • Dormer window installation where planning permission had initially been refused
  • Residential dwelling outside the settlement boundary
  • Butchers store converted to residential use – Planning Appeal success

Doug lives in Horsham with his wife Benita and their two young children. Hobbies include, Rugby, Golf, Crossfit, running and also watching sport when possible.

If you need help or advice with any Planning issue give us a call.

We’re here to help!

Call us on 01403 458169 or email us at info@wpsplanning.co.uk

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WPS Planning
The Courtyard,
30 Worthing Road,
Horsham, West Sussex
RH12 1SL

Tel: 01403 458169
Email: info@wpsplanning.co.uk

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Testimonials

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’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 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
 

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 extremely helpful and efficient with assisting us with our Grade II Listed planning application. I would definitely recommend him.

Mr & Mrs Bird
 

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 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 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
 

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