High Peak Planning Consultants
‘We love helping clients win Planning Permission in High Peak’
High Peak Borough Council sits within a diverse planning landscape shaped by its Peak District surroundings, varied settlement patterns, and sensitive environmental constraints.
Only a small proportion of the borough, around 7.4 percent, lies within the Green Belt; however, large areas fall within the Peak District National Park. In those areas, town planning matters are determined by the Peak District National Park Authority rather than High Peak Borough Council.
The borough includes historic town centres such as Buxton, Glossop, and New Mills, with notable Conservation Areas including Buxton Central, Norfolk Square (Glossop), Old Glossop, and New Mills Town Centre, alongside rural villages and greenfield edges where landscape impact and local character are key considerations.
We can assist in securing Planning Permission for projects across the borough, including conversions, extensions, small and medium-scale new-build developments, and changes of use. Many proposals are located in sensitive heritage or landscape settings where design quality, policy interpretation, and clear presentation are essential to achieving a successful outcome.
Services We Offer
A successful Planning Application requires more than plans and forms; it relies on experience, sound judgement, and a constructive working relationship with the Local Planning Authority. Our carefully prepared submission packages give High Peak LPA confidence that your proposal is well considered, policy compliant, and worthy of approval. We provide the following services:
Planning, Design & Access Statements
We prepare clear and detailed statements that demonstrate how your proposal aligns with national policy (NPPF), High Peak’s Local Plan, and the specific site context, all of which form an essential part of any robust Planning submission.
Conservation Area Consents
We explain and justify your scheme’s layout, appearance, access, and relationship to its surroundings, which is especially important for proposals within Conservation Areas such as Buxton Central, Norfolk Square in Glossop, Old Glossop, and New Mills Town Centre.
Architectural Drawings
With more than 25 years of experience, we prepare clear and thorough drawing packages that support a successful Planning Application, carefully tailored to High Peak’s varied mix of historic town centres, rural villages, and sensitive landscape settings.
Consultant Validation Reports
Many applications require supporting technical reports. We obtain quotations from trusted consultants, advise on the most suitable team, and coordinate all specialist inputs including transport, drainage, ecology, and heritage assessments.
Lawful Development Certificates
We prepare and submit LDCs for:
Permitted Development extensions and alterations
Long-established or undocumented changes of use
Confirming lawful use of land or buildings ahead of sale or re-financing
We gather the required evidence and present a clear and compelling case to High Peak LPA helping you avoid enforcement risks and delays.
Need Planning Permission in High Peak? Let’s talk.
