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Your dedicated planning partner.
Sirius Planning offers expert planning and development services. Our approach ensures successful outcomes on projects of every scale and complexity. From renewable energy to minerals, waste management, and property development, we provide solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.
Experience and collaboration.
Offering a personal and professional approach, Sirius Planning works with a diverse range of clients, from small private landowners to large national corporations. We collaborate closely with local authorities and government organisations, providing planning services. Our team has a deep understanding of the entire planning system at both national and local levels, with experience in projects determined by Local Planning Authorities, Planning and Environment Decisions Wales, and the Scottish Energy Consent Unit.
Our sector experience
Complete project delivery and management.
We have extensive experience working on a range of development projects, including:
- Renewable energy (wind, battery, solar, hydrogen)
- Minerals
- Waste management
- Commercial and residential property
- Leisure
- Retail and mixed-use schemes
- Brownfield redevelopment
Our full-service offering
Experienced professionals.
Our highly experienced team of chartered town planners, surveyors, landscape architects, designers, and environmental specialists offers a comprehensive range of planning services.
Our services include:
- Planning application preparation and submission (full & outline applications, discharge of conditions, reserved matters, pre-application, screening and scoping assessments)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – preparation, coordination & project management
- Landscape visual impact assessment (ZTV, site photography, photomontage)
- Conceptual site design (including 3D imagery and animated fly-throughs)
- Strategic site identification, selection, and option appraisals
- Community and stakeholder engagement (community liaison, public exhibitions, public meetings)
- Planning appeals and expert witness services for public hearings and inquiries
- Local development plan reviews and representations
- Planning policy appraisals, reviews, and advice
- Landscape design, management, and construction services
- Master planning and urban design (site appraisals and development briefs)
- ‘Hard’ and ‘soft’ landscape design, long-term maintenance plans, and monitoring
Client-focused approach
Relationships formed through trust and understanding.
Our approach is built on understanding each project from the client’s perspective. With qualified professionals who have extensive experience in planning, development, and design, we deliver innovative solutions that simplify even the most complex planning challenges.
Contact UsFrom pre-application advice to post-decision support, Sirius Planning manages your planning application through:
- Pre-app advice
- EIA Screening & Scoping
- Application preparation
- Public consultation
- Assessment & decision
- Post-decision support
We ensure your submission meets local requirements and addresses key planning risks.
A Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) evaluates how a project affects the landscape and visual character. Sirius prepares photo-realistic montages and impact reports to support planning and mitigate visual effects.
In the UK, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required for developments likely to have significant environmental effects. This is governed by the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.
Schedule 1 Projects – EIA always required
These are large-scale developments with significant environmental impact.
Examples include:
- Nuclear power stations and reactors
- Oil refineries and chemical plants
- Hazardous waste incinerators
- Major infrastructure (motorways, airports, ports)
- Dams and reservoirs
- Large-scale mining or quarrying
Schedule 2 Projects – EIA may be required
EIA is needed if the project’s size, nature, or location is likely to impact the environment.
These projects undergo a screening process by the local planning authority.
Common examples include:
- Large housing or urban developments
- Industrial estate construction
- Pig or poultry farms
- Wind farms
- Theme parks and tourism facilities
- Roads, railways, and storage of chemicals or gas
More likely to require EIA if located in or near:
- National Parks, SSSIs, AONBs
- World Heritage Sites
- Habitats for protected species
3. Other Regulations requiring EIA
Some developments need an EIA under other legislation, such as:
- Marine Works (EIA) Regulations
- Transport and Works Act (rail or tram projects)
- Harbour Orders
- Electricity Act 1989 (e.g. for power lines or generating stations)
Successful teamwork.
Whether your project requires a full turn-key service or specific technical support, we work as part of your team, focusing on your success every step of the way.
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