Independent planning enforcement and development management specialist
LPA Planner is an independent town planning service headed up by Sam. It provides clear, concise planning advice on all aspects of town planning, including policy, development management, planning enforcement, planning appeals, and compliance matters. With over 13 years’ experience working inside Local Planning Authorities, LPA Planner bridges professional insight and accessible, plain-English guidance for homeowners, architects and developers.
“LPA Planner” is a protected trading name, operating as a sole trader business.
Drawing on over a decade of professional experience in planning enforcement and development management, LPA Planner (Sam) combines a clear understanding of both the investigative and decision-making sides of the planning system. That includes assessing complex applications, presenting cases at committee, and guiding enforcement action from initial complaint through to appeal or legal resolution.
The approach is detailed but balanced, and is shaped by years of working in town planning. LPA Planner has advised senior officers, legal teams, and councillors on proportionate and defensible outcomes. Every service is delivered with the same care, clarity, and professional rigour expected within local government, backed up by fully insured written responses. This ensures that advice is reliable, impartial, and firmly grounded in planning law and practice.
Sam operates LPA Planner with strict professional integrity and independence. Every enquiry is screened to ensure there are no conflicts of interest and that all advice remains impartial, compliant, and aligned with professional obligations.
See the social posts providing Weekly Insights and Weekly Reflections from LPA Planner. The posts cover a varierty of topics on planning enforcement, common myths, case studies, and FAQs.
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