Planning & Development
If you need any kind of planning and development advice – whether you’re a landowner, developer or solicitor, our Chartered Surveyors can help.
Almost Two Centuries of Experience.
Planning & Development Advisors
Navigating the planning process demands strategic insight, commercial awareness, and trusted guidance. At Meller Speakman, our Chartered Surveyors offer precisely that: commercially grounded planning advice that turns potential into reality, from modest projects to strategic land promotion across Cheshire and the North West.
Unlike traditional planning consultants, our expertise is rooted in regulated professionalism and a deep understanding of market dynamics.
With You At Every Stage
Planning & Development Services
We have a team of planning & Development experts on hand to support you through the process.
Development Agreements Advice
Draft and negotiate terms for option or promotion agreements tailored to your goals.
Planning Applications & Appeals
Prepare and submit applications, manage appeals, and handle enforcement concerns.
Engagement with Planning Policy & Local Plans
Represent your interests at local plan examinations and influence emerging planning policy.
Overage & Clawback Agreements
We structure overage agreements to ensure landowners benefit from future development potential.
EIA and Environmental Compliance Support
Guidance through environmental impact assessments and statutory obligations, including conservation area and listed building matters.
Community & Neighbourhood Planning
Lead community engagement initiatives and neighbourhood plan development to support local buy-in and project success.
Special Regulatory Advice
Expertise in CIL, s106 agreements, planning condition negotiation, lawful development certificates, and heritage considerations.
Speak to Our Experts
Speak to our Chartered Surveyors specialising in Planning & Development to explore your options and begin a tailored strategy for your project.
Since 1836.
Why Choose Meller Speakman
Established in 1836, our Cheshire-rooted firm combines RICS-registered expertise with strategic insight.
Strategic & Commercial Thinking
We go beyond planning advice, we think like developers and landowners, providing advice that is not only compliant, but also commercially viable.
Qualified Experts
Our advice is delivered by Chartered Surveyors whose work aligns with professional RICS standards, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and integrity.
Local Knowledge, National Perspective
With extensive experience in Cheshire and the broader North West, we’re equipped to navigate local plans, conservation zones, and development trends while staying mindful of national planning shifts.
The Team
Meet Our Team
Peter Wain FRICS MBA
Group Managing Director
Sectors
Strategic Land & Estate Management, Planning & Development, RICS Registered Valuer, Land Sales, Rural Professional Services, RICS Expert Witness
Qualifications
FRICS, MBA, FALA
Case Studies
Helping Owners Protect Their Green Belt Land Value
Advising landowners with an existing option agreement on a Green Belt release site, we made sure their land value was protected and optimised.
Assembling & Advising Landowner In Crewe
We coordinated the submission of bids from a number of housebuilders and made recommendations to the landowners to maximise revenue.