Business Details
Expert Architectural & Planning Solutions in Derby
Planning Design is a multidisciplinary firm specialising in architecture, town planning, and heritage conservation. With extensive knowledge of local council policies and planning systems, we deliver high-quality design solutions tailored to clients' needs. Our team of RIBA Chartered Architects and RTPI Chartered Town Planners combines creativity with technical expertise to navigate complex planning processes. We prioritise integrity, teamwork, and client satisfaction, offering services from feasibility studies to project completion. With offices in Derby, Matlock, Macclesfield, and Sheffield, we operate nationwide, serving homeowners, developers, and public sector clients.Our heritage specialists ensure sensitive conservation of listed buildings and World Heritage Sites. We provide strategic advice on rural development, urban design, and appeals, maintaining high professional standards. Our proven track record includes successful barn conversions, eco-friendly developments, and listed building consents. We foster collaborative relationships, offering honest advice and innovative solutions to meet evolving planning challenges.
Services
Planning Consultants
Heritage Architecture
Rural Development
Urban Design
Appeals
Enforcement
Architectural Design
Listed Building Consent
Conservation Areas
Sustainable Development
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in planning and architecture.
- Our team includes RIBA Chartered Architects and RTPI Chartered Town Planners.
- Proven track record of successful projects nationwide.
- Personalised service with integrity and transparency.
- Expertise in heritage conservation and rural development.
Associations and certifications
- Architects Registration Board
- RIBA Chartered Practice
- RTPI Chartered Town Planners
What people say
Expert heritage knowledge
Successful planning appeals
Professional team
Nationwide service
Transparent communication
Services
Planning Consultants
Our planning consultants navigate local authority policies to secure permissions for residential, commercial, and rural developments. We offer strategic advice on applications, appeals, and enforcement issues. With strong council relationships, we maximise approval chances while aligning with client objectives.
Heritage Architecture
Specialist heritage services cover listed buildings, conservation areas, and World Heritage Sites. Our certified conservation architects prepare sensitive designs and listed building consents. We balance historical integrity with modern functionality for successful planning outcomes.
Rural Development
We facilitate rural projects including barn conversions, agricultural dwellings, and eco-tourism developments. Our experts advise on permitted development rights (Class Q/R/S) and secure permissions for homes, farms, and community schemes in protected landscapes.
Urban Design
Our urban designers create sustainable, inclusive spaces that meet planning authority requirements. Services include masterplanning, townscape analysis, and development frameworks. We integrate new projects into existing urban environments while addressing climate resilience.
Planning Appeals
When permissions are refused, we prepare robust appeals using written representations, hearings, or public inquiries. Our team compiles evidence, addresses objections, and presents cases to the Planning Inspectorate to overturn unfavourable decisions.
People
Jon Millhouse
Director - Chartered Town Planner
Jon specialises in heritage planning and is a Full Member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation. He leads complex listed building projects and conservation area schemes with over 20 years' experience in planning consultancy.
Richard Pigott
Director - Chartered Town Planner
Richard has extensive expertise in planning appeals and enforcement cases. As a Chartered Town Planner, he advises on strategic planning matters and has successfully secured permissions for challenging sites nationwide.
Lindsay Cruddas
Director - Specialist Conservation Architect
Lindsay leads architectural projects with a focus on heritage conservation. Registered with the Architects Registration Board, she manages design schemes requiring listed building consent and complex planning negotiations.
Michael Bamford
Director - Chartered Town Planner
Michael specialises in rural development planning, particularly Class Q barn conversions. He provides strategic advice on permitted development rights and has secured numerous permissions for agricultural and residential schemes.
David Symons
Director - Chartered Architect
David oversees architectural projects from concept to completion. With RIBA Chartered status, he ensures designs meet planning requirements while delivering functional, aesthetically pleasing buildings for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What planning services do you offer?
We provide planning permission advice, appeals, enforcement support, and heritage consultancy. Our services cover rural development, urban design, and listed building applications.
Do you specialise in heritage projects?
Yes, our team includes Specialist Conservation Architects and heritage consultants with expertise in listed buildings and World Heritage Sites.
Can you help with rural development applications?
We specialise in rural planning, including barn conversions, agricultural dwellings, and eco-friendly developments under permitted development rights.
Are you chartered professionals?
Our architects are RIBA Chartered and planners are RTPI Chartered, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards.
How do you handle planning appeals?
We prepare comprehensive appeal submissions, including written representations, hearings, and public inquiries, leveraging our deep understanding of planning law.
Do you operate nationwide?
While based in Derbyshire, we provide planning and architectural services across the UK, with completed projects in diverse locations.
