Smart, Reliable Planning Expertise

George Nelson provides specialist planning advice grounded in law, policy interpretation, and technical argument. Our work focuses on the areas of planning practice where precision, evidence, and legal robustness are essential. We are frequently engaged by barristers, solicitors, architects, and other professional teams who require a deeper level of analysis and a clear, defensible planning position. We prepare and submit Lawful Development Certificates (existing and proposed), ensuring each application is supported by structured reasoning, statutory interpretation, and comprehensive evidence. Our expertise also extends to producing technical objections based on matters of law, case law, and permanent local and national planning policy, helping clients challenge or defend proposals on solid, policy‑led grounds. Where formal advocacy is required, we provide professional representations at planning committee, presenting clear, authoritative arguments that stand up to scrutiny. We also prepare planning appeal representations, including written statements and submissions for hearings and inquiries, ensuring your case is presented with clarity, logic, and legal coherence. George Nelson is the specialist, legally‑focused planning practice within the On Planning group, designed for complex, contentious, or high‑stakes matters where technicality or legality truly matters.

Small sites play a vital role in meeting local housing needs, and the NPPF is explicit that councils should identify opportunities for sites under one hectare to boost delivery. At George Nelson, we help landowners and developers position these sites for success. We assess constraints, shape a clear planning strategy, and prepare targeted representations that demonstrate how your site aligns with sustainable development principles and local policy priorities. Our evidence‑led approach ensures your site is seen as deliverable, developable, and ready to contribute. If you have a small site with potential, we turn it into a compelling planning opportunity.

Accurate measurements are the foundation of any successful planning or development project. George Nelson provides precise, reliable building surveys that give you the clarity needed to design, assess, and progress with confidence. We capture detailed floor plans, elevations, sections, and site dimensions using modern surveying techniques to ensure every drawing and assessment is based on robust, verifiable data. Whether you’re preparing a planning application, exploring redevelopment potential, or needing measured information to support consultants and contractors, our surveys can deliver the accuracy your project depends on. Clear, dependable measurements. Stronger planning outcomes.

George Nelson provides clear, practical architectural services that support planning applications, feasibility work, and smaller‑scale development projects. Our focus is on producing accurate, compliant drawings that communicate effectively and give decision‑makers the confidence they need. We prepare essential drawing packages including existing and proposed plans, elevations, sections, and Land Registry–compliant site and location plans. These form the backbone of many planning submissions and ensure your project is presented with clarity and precision. For larger, design‑led, or more technically complex schemes, we work closely with a trusted network of architects. This collaborative approach allows us to match each project with the right design expertise while maintaining a consistent planning strategy and single point of coordination. Practical drawings, clear communication, and the right team for every project.

Identifying the right site is often the hardest part of any development journey. George Nelson provides a targeted, analytical site‑finding service that uncovers opportunities others overlook. We combine planning expertise, local policy insight, and detailed mapping analysis to identify land with genuine development potential. Our approach considers constraints, access, designations, utilities, and emerging policy to ensure every shortlisted site is realistic, deliverable, and aligned with your objectives. Whether you’re seeking small infill plots, brownfield opportunities, or land suitable for strategic growth, we provide clear recommendations backed by planning logic—not guesswork. From initial searches to high‑level feasibility advice, we help you find sites that work on paper and in practice.