• 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.

11

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

18th February 2026

Fond Farewell

Last Friday, we said goodbye to Andy England and would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you for everything he’s contributed over the years at Chapman Lily Planning. Andy has been more than just a colleague — he’s been a valued member of our team, always bringing dedication, experience, and a […]

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18th February 2026

Streamlining: Upcoming Government Changes to Planning Appeals

The Government has introduced a substantial overhaul of the planning appeals system, marked by the publication of an updated Planning Appeals Procedural Guide on 12th February 2026. The new framework applies to all appeals relating to planning applications submitted on or after 1st April 2026 and aims to speed up the appeals process, offering clearer […]

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16th February 2026

Cornwall Council Call for Sites

Cornwall Council has opened a comprehensive Call for Sites as part of its work to prepare a new Local Plan. The process will feed into the Council’s refreshed Land Availability Assessment (LAA), helping to pinpoint land that could accommodate future development across the county. Changes to National Planning Policy have dramatically increased Cornwall’s annual housing […]

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28th January 2026

New Forest District Council Announces Spatial Options and Policy Direction Consultation

New Forest District Council’s Local Plan Review reaches a significant milestone with the Regulation 18 Spatial Options and Policy Direction consultation document scheduled for consideration by Cabinet on 4th February 2026. Subject to Cabinet approval, the six-week public consultation will commence on 6th February and run until 20th March 2026, providing stakeholders with the opportunity […]

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