Independent Town Planning and Development Advice
At Hampton Lamb Planning Consultants, we provide independent and personalised town planning advice and services.
We can help you from initial concept and the pre-application stage, right through to condition compliance and completion. We get to know you and your project, help you through the town planning process, and provide advice and practical solutions from our experience and professional judgement in order to your suit your needs.
Our Services
Explore our range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of clients and policy requirements of Town Planning.
Appeals
If planning permission is refused, clients often turn to a planning consultant to appeal the decision. In some cases, there may be an ongoing unlawful use or development, triggering enforcement action.
We represent a wide range of clients and handle various types of cases; whether presenting appeals to a Scottish Government Reporter, appearing before a Local Review Body made up of elected members, or providing expert advice to help avoid these situations altogether.
Change of Use Applications
Securing planning permission for a change of use can be complex. Councils often require clear evidence that the proposed use will be compatible with its surroundings and won’t have a negative impact on existing uses.
We support a wide range of clients, from those purchasing properties with existing permissions, to businesses looking to expand or diversify into new markets. Our expertise helps clients present strong, credible proposals that stand up to scrutiny.
Commercial
We provide expert planning support for clients looking to develop commercial use buildings, from offices and retail units to mixed-use schemes.
Our consultancy offers strategic, policy-led advice to navigate complex planning requirements, maximise the site's potential, and deliver commercially viable outcomes—ensuring a smooth path from concept to consent.
Condition Compliance
All granted planning permissions come with conditions, some with more than others. When condition compliance is required, we can adivse and provide assistance on when and how conditions need to be satisfied including prior, during, and post development.
If specialist reports are required, we have numerous contacts covering a range of specilisms which will provide the relevant documents in order to achieve specific condition compliance.
Green Belt & Countryside
Development in the Green Belt or countryside can be complex and challenging. Councils require clear evidence that the proposed development will be compatible with the location and won’t have a negative impact on the existing biodiversity and landscape.
Many local residents and users of the countryside also make their concerns known, in turn raising the complexity of these proposals.
We can assist and guide you through this challenging planning process.
Heritage & Conservation
Navigating Scotland’s heritage planning system can be overwhelming — that’s where we come in. Our planning consultancy can advise in securing Listed Building Consents and Conservation Area Consents, guiding clients through every step of the process. From assessing heritage significance to liaising with planning authorities and conservation officers, we ensure your project respects the historic character while meeting modern needs and relevent planning policy.
Whether you're proposing alterations, extensions, or repairs, we provide expert advice to help unlock your property’s potential within its historic context.
Letters of Support
We are equipped to provide expert advice and practical support in preparing letters of support for planning applications, ensuring that submissions are clearly aligned with policy objectives, and tailored to positively influence decision-makers. With a client-focused approach and a deep understanding of local planning requirements, we aim to strengthen each application and enhance the likelihood of success.
Local Development Plan Promotion
We can advise landowners, developers and occupiers where opportunities to re-zone or where future land development sites could be achieved in the next Local Development Plans across Scotland.
Non-Material Variation
Our consultancy supports clients in preparing and submitting non-material variation applications to ensure approved developments can adapt to minor changes without delay.
We provide clear advice on eligibility, draft precise variation requests, and liaises with local planning authorities to secure swift approvals—helping clients stay compliant and on schedule.
Prior Notification & Prior Approval
We provide expert guidance and support for Prior Notification and Prior Approval applications, helping clients navigate permitted development rights with confidence.
Our services include assessing project eligibility, preparing and submitting applications, liaising with local authorities, and addressing any planning conditions. We ensure your application meets all regulatory requirements for a smooth and timely outcome.
Objection Letters
Our planning consultancy assists clients in preparing clear, well-reasoned objection letters to planning applications. Drawing on our in-depth knowledge of planning policy and local authority procedures, we help ensure that concerns are effectively communicated and supported by relevant evidence.
Our goal is to give clients a strong voice in the planning process and influence outcomes with credible, constructive input.
Sport & Recreation
We can provide expert guidance for clients seeking approval for sports and recreation development proposals. We navigate the planning process from initial concept to submission, ensuring that applications meet local policy requirements and highlight the social, health, and community benefits of the project.
With a strategic, evidence-based approach, we help maximise the chances of securing planning permission for high-quality, sustainable leisure facilities.
Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the planning profession. Chartered status reflects recognised experience, accountability, and a deep understanding of planning policy, law, and practice; giving clients confidence in the quality and integrity of the advice they receive.
©Copyright. All rights reserved.
We need your consent to load the translations
We use a third-party service to translate the website content that may collect data about your activity. Please review the details in the privacy policy and accept the service to view the translations.