# ET Planning

> Independent chartered town planning consultancy based in Crowthorne, Berkshire, advising on planning applications, appeals, land promotion, CIL and enforcement across England and Wales.

ET Planning is a firm of RTPI chartered town planners. The pages below are also available as markdown by appending `.md` to any URL, for example https://etplanning.co.uk/services/planning-appeals.md

## Services

- [Planning Advice](https://etplanning.co.uk/services/planning-advice.md): Our Planning Advice service helps landowners, homeowners and developers make confident, informed decisions from the outset. From site appraisals to full planning strategies, we offer honest, strategic guidance tailored to your goals.
- [Planning Applications](https://etplanning.co.uk/services/planning-applications.md): ET Planning provides expert support with all types of planning applications, including full applications, certificates of lawfulness, and prior approvals helping clients reduce risk and gain planning permission with confidence.
- [Planning Appeals](https://etplanning.co.uk/services/planning-appeals.md): ET Planning provides expert planning appeal support for clients facing refusals or planning disputes with honest advice on whether to appeal and strong submissions when it’s worth fighting for.
- [Land Promotion](https://etplanning.co.uk/services/land-promotion.md): ET Planning helps landowners and strategic developers promote land through Local Plans — with honest advice, clear strategy, and expert representation to unlock long-term development value.
- [CIL Advice](https://etplanning.co.uk/services/cil-advice.md): Clear, strategic CIL advice — before cost becomes a problem.
Our consultants help you understand liability, unlock reliefs, and avoid common mistakes. Book a paid consultation to protect your project and your budget.
- [Enforcement Advocacy](https://etplanning.co.uk/services/enforcement-advocacy.md): ET Planning provides calm, strategic support for clients facing planning enforcement action — including PCNs, Section 330 requests, and retrospective applications — helping you reduce risk and resolve disputes with confidence.
- [Sequential Tests](https://etplanning.co.uk/services/sequential-tests.md): ET Planning provides Sequential Tests for flood risk, retail, and town centre developments — helping clients meet policy requirements, reduce planning risk, and move applications forward with confidence.
- [Neighbourhood Plans](https://etplanning.co.uk/services/neighbourhood-plans.md): We help parish councils, neighbourhood forums, and landowners navigate Neighbourhood Plans — reducing planning risk and unlocking long-term development value through strategic, honest advice.

## Insights

- [In Layman's Terms | NPPF 2025: What’s Changed?](https://etplanning.co.uk/insights/in-layman-s-terms-nppf-2025-what-s-changed-1.md): This blog summarises the key changes from the December 2024 NPPF, explains how the new legislation reinforces them, and sets out what this means in practice for developers, landowners and the public sector.

- [In Layman's Terms | The NPPF Explained](https://etplanning.co.uk/insights/in-layman-s-terms-the-nppf-explained-1.md): The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is the ultimate rulebook for town planning. Whether you’re extending your home, developing land, or investing in property, understanding the NPPF is crucial for getting planning approval.

- [In Layman's Terms | NPPF Transitional Arrangements](https://etplanning.co.uk/insights/in-layman-s-terms-nppf-transitional-arrangements-1.md): Understanding the NPPF housing targets: What Are the ‘Transitional Arrangements’? 
- [In Layman’s Terms | Unlocking Development in Care & Education](https://etplanning.co.uk/insights/in-layman-s-terms-unlocking-development-in-care-education-1.md): ET Planning, explores the fast evolving planning landscape surrounding care and education settings including children’s homes, nurseries, and SEN schools.
- [In Layman’s Terms | What is the Grey Belt?](https://etplanning.co.uk/insights/in-layman-s-terms-|-what-is-the-grey-belt.md): In this video, we break down what the English green belt actually is, what the term grey belt really means, and how local councils are now bending the rules.
- [In Layman's Terms | Site Promotion in Planning](https://etplanning.co.uk/insights/in-layman-s-terms-site-promotion-in-planning-1.md): In this episode, we’re covering the topic of site promotion a frequent question among landowners and consultants who are unsure whether now is the right time to promote their land for development.
- [In Layman's Terms | Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)](https://etplanning.co.uk/insights/in-layman-s-terms-community-infrastructure-levy-cil-1.md): CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) is a development tax set by local councils to help fund essential infrastructure such as roads, schools, and open space. If you’re applying for permission for new homes, retail, or certain other developments, there’s a good chance that CIL will feature in your project’s costs.

## Case studies

- [Planning Appeals: Why Success Starts Before You Submit the Application](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/planning-appeals-why-success-starts-before-you-submit-the-application.md): Planning Appeals in Birmingham , Birmingham City Council
- [Planning permission approved for a sixth form centre for Kingston Grammar School](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/planning-permission-approved-for-a-sixth-form-centre-for-kingston-grammar-school.md): Planning Applications in Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
- [ET Planning save client over £22k in CIL](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/et-planning-save-client-over-22k-in-cil.md): CIL Advice in London
- [Planning Permission Secured for Replacement Family Home with River Thames Views](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/planning-permission-secured-for-replacement-family-home-with-river-thames-views.md): Planning Applications in Buckinghamshire
- [Planning Submitted for New Community Ice Rink in Bracknell’s Employment Area](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/planning-submitted-for-new-community-ice-rink-in-bracknell-s-employment-area.md): Planning Applications in Berkshire 
- [ET Planning’s Expertise in Sequential Testing Proves Critical ](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/et-planning-s-expertise-in-sequential-testing-proves-critical.md): Sequential Tests in Swale
- [Redevelopment of sought after town centre site in Wycombe](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/redevelopment-of-sought-after-town-centre-site-in-wycombe.md): Planning Applications in Buckinghamshire
- [Addressing Unmet Needs: How ET Planning Supports Children’s Home Providers](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/addressing-unmet-needs-how-et-planning-supports-children-s-home-providers.md): Planning Applications in England
- [Planning Approved for New Aerospace Research and Innovation Centre at Farnborough College](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/planning-approved-for-new-aerospace-research-and-innovation-centre-at-farnborough-college.md): Planning Applications in Farnborough, Rushmoor Borough Council
- [Planning Success: Agricultural and Equestrian Development Approved in the Bracknell Green Belt](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/planning-success-agricultural-and-equestrian-development-approved-in-the-bracknell-green-belt.md): Planning Applications in Berkshire 
- [Planning Permission Secured for Six New Homes in the Bracknell Forest Green Belt](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/planning-permission-secured-for-six-new-homes-in-the-bracknell-forest-green-belt.md): Planning Applications in Berkshire, Bracknell Forest Council
- [Planning Permission Secured for Expansion of Two Gypsy and Traveller Sites in Wokingham](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/planning-permission-secured-for-expansion-of-two-gypsy-and-traveller-sites-in-wokingham.md): Planning Applications in Berkshire , Wokingham Council
- [CIL Appeal Success: Strategic Planning Saves £150,000 on Ascot Residential Scheme](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/cil-appeal-success-strategic-planning-saves-150-000-on-ascot-residential-scheme.md): CIL Advice in Berkshire 
- [Planning Approved for 117-Home Redevelopment of Former Bracknell Town FC Ground](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/planning-approved-for-117-home-redevelopment-of-former-bracknell-town-fc-ground.md): Planning Applications in Berkshire , Bracknell Forest 
- [Planning Permission Secured for 70-Bed Hotel to Support Nirvana Spa Expansion](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/planning-permission-secured-for-70-bed-hotel-to-support-nirvana-spa-expans.md): Planning Applications in Berkshire, Wokingham Borough Council
- [Later living: Promotion of an extra-care retirement village](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/later-living-promotion-of-an-extra-care-retirement-village.md): Land Promotion in Berkshire 
- [On behalf of ‘Your Land Partner’ ET Planning have helped secure planning permission for 40 dwellings in South Somerset](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/on-behalf-of-your-land-partner-et-planning-have-helped-secure-planning-permission-for-40-dwellings-in-south-somerset.md): Planning Applications in South Petherton
- [Landmark Grey Belt Appeal Decision for New Housing in Bromsgrove District ](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/landmark-grey-belt-appeal-decision-for-new-housing-in-bromsgrove-district.md): Planning Appeals in Bromsgrove ,  Bromsgrove District Council
- [ET Planning successfully secured planning permission for a specialist education facility in Theale ](https://etplanning.co.uk/case-studies/et-planning-successfully-secured-planning-permission-for-a-specialist-education-facility-in-theale.md): Planning Applications in Berkshire , West Berkshire Council

## Contact

- [Contact ET Planning](https://etplanning.co.uk/contact): enquiry form, phone and email
- [Our team](https://etplanning.co.uk/team): chartered planners and their specialisms