• Chapman Lily Planning
  • Unit 5 Designer House, Sandford Lane,
    Wareham, BH20 4DY
  • 01929 55 38 18
  • contact@clplanning.co.uk
  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

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Providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system

Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system. We can assist clients obtaining planning permission and maximising the potential of development projects large and small across the south of England from our offices located near Poole, Dorset. Why not call or email Chapman Lily Planning Ltd now and find out how we can help you with your planning application, planning appeal, or search for land for future development?

Our Services

01

PLANNING ADVICE

General advice on all aspects of the planning system including planning applications, appeals, strategic land promotion, discharge of conditions, CIL and s106 obligations, Permitted Development, Local Development Orders, and assessment of potential development opportunities.

02

PLANNING APPRAISAL AND ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

Our highly professional team of planners determine the extent to which planning permission is achievable on a given project. Potential areas of concern that may affect successful development plans are raised, providing transparent advice and recommendations at every stage.

03

STRATEGIC SITE SEARCH AND SETTLEMENT SURVEYS

The identification of suitable land and property for future development or particular use.

04

STRATEGIC LAND PROMOTION

Advice in relation to large and complex strategic land opportunities including submission of representations to the emerging plan process, preparation of written statements and attendance at examination hearings.

05

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The process of gaining planning permission is complex. The wealth of experience that we have at CL Planning will support you through the stages of pre-application negotiation, application process and development implementation.

06

DESIGN AND MASTERPLANNING

From the initial analysis of site constraints and opportunities to the preparation of masterplans, illustrative site layouts, and 3-D visualisations, CL Planning has the knowledge and expertise to prepare well-considered, creative and commercially viable development schemes.

07

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Liaison with key stakeholders and local politicians, near-neighbor meetings, attendance and coordination of tailored public exhibitions and preparation of statements of community involvement.

08

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

CL Planning has the resources to draw together and lead a highly-skilled team of professionals from all disciplines crucial to the planning process. We have a great deal of experience in coordinating the activities of many organisations enabling us to tailor our services to meet your needs.

09

APPEALS

We are well placed to review the prospects of challenging the decisions of local planning authorities at appeal, using our wide-ranging experience from public inquiries, informal hearings, and written representations.

10

S106 NEGOTIATION

Preparation of draft heads of terms and negotiation of planning obligations to optimise the prospects of securing planning permission.

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (EIA) AND HABITATS REGS (HRA) ASSESSMENT

EIA screening and scoping opinions including preparation and coordination of Environmental Statements. HRA screening and guidance around appropriate assessment.

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Latest News

8th October 2025

Chapman Lily Planning Welcomes Office and Accounts Manager, Sophie O’Neill

Chapman Lily Planning is delighted to announce the appointment of Sophie O’Neill as Office and Accounts Manager. Sophie brings with her over 12 years of experience in accountancy and office management within the renewable energy sector. Speaking about her new role, Sophie said: “I’m excited to be joining the Chapman Lily team and to bring […]

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29th September 2025

Join Our Growing Team!

We’re growing and currently recruiting for several exciting roles across our team. If you’re passionate, motivated and looking for your next step, we’d love to hear from you. Current vacancies include: • Associate Director • Senior Planner To apply or find out more, please visit our careers page https://clplanning.co.uk/careers/

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29th September 2025

Independent Examiner Supports Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan Proceeding to Referendum

Independent examiner Andrew Mead BSc (Hons) MRTPI MIQ has issued his examination report on the Weymouth Neighbourhood Plan 2021-2038, confirming that subject to recommended policy modifications, the Plan meets the Basic Conditions and following modifications should proceed to referendum. The Plan, submitted to Dorset Council in December 2024 following over give years of community preparation, […]

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26th September 2025

Bath and North East Somerset Council Prepares to Open Local Plan Consultation

Bath and North East Somerset Council has published its Local Plan Options Document 2025 as part of the agenda for their Cabinet meeting on Thursday 25th September. The Cabinet meeting seeks approval to launch the reset Local Plan Options Document public consultation which will run from 3rd October 2025 to 14th November 2025. They launched […]

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