WPS Planning

Planning Consultants advising on planning applications and appeals. Experienced, professional, independent

Welcome to WPS Planning

Navigating the planning system can be confusing, time-consuming, and risky if you get it wrong.

Whether you’re planning an extension, change of use, or new development, the key question is always the same:

“Will it get approved?”

That’s where we come in.

At WPS Planning, we provide straightforward, expert advice to help you understand your options, avoid common pitfalls, and give your project the best possible chance of success.

Local expertise, proven experience
Led by Doug Wright, an experienced planning consultant with over 19 years’ experience in town planning, including work with local authorities in London and across the South East, WPS Planning delivers straightforward, honest advice that helps clients make confident decisions.

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How it works

Simple, Clear Process

  1. Initial Advice
    We review your project and give clear, honest feedback.
  2. Strategy & Planning
    We identify the best approach to maximise your chances.
  3. Application Submission
    We prepare and manage your planning application.
  4. Ongoing Support
    We liaise with the council and guide you through to a decision.

How we can help

WPS Planning Consultancy – Horsham, West Sussex
Independent. Professional. Approachable.

“Doug clarified the issues and it was all sorted out quickly and painlessly”

“Knowledgeable and professional”

“Had an immediate grip on key issues”

“Doug has an extensive understanding of planning issues, yet explains things clearly and straightforwardly”

What Our Clients Say

Doug was highly recommended to provide expert advice which we needed to support our planning application.He has completed everything we needed to provide to the council in a very swift manner. He also gave us guidance on how to progress our application due to it not being straight forward with the property being listed locally.

Chrissie Larkins
 

Doug was extremely helpful and efficient with assisting us with our Grade II Listed planning application. I would definitely recommend him.

Mr & Mrs Bird
 

Doug helped us to appeal for an extension to the front of our house We found him to be knowledgeable and professional. He was quick to communicate any issues. We have no hesitation in recommending him.

Graham & Hazel Carter
 

Doug handled our planning from start to finish. He worked with the architect and myself making sure we understood the challenges, and guiding us to our finalised application. His knowledge was invaluable. I recommend him wholeheartedly.

Alan Fisher
 

An excellent summary of our objections to the planning application and a convincing argument to present our case for which we are very grateful.

Jill and John Mackinder
 

Doug went the ‘extra mile!’ He has an extensive understanding of planning issues, yet explains things clearly and straightforwardly. Thank you Doug – we gladly recommend you!

Julia and Richard Pyper
 

Doug’s thoughtful approach and my architect’s ability to share their drawings enabled Doug to achieve a positive result which I was truly grateful for.

Ms Sutherland
 

Doug responded to my planning enquiry promptly and was kind enough to arrange a site visit to answer my family’s questions regarding potential planning permission potential. Although we decided not to proceed with the process his professional advice was invaluable to us.

Peter Scutt
 

We have used Doug before to object to a planning application. His report was clear and pertinent and helped us with our objections. Will certainly use him again.

Andrew Sutherland
 

Doug was highly recommended to provide expert advice which we needed to support our planning application.He has completed everything we needed to provide to the council in a very swift manner. He also gave us guidance on how to progress our application due to it not being straight forward with the property being listed locally.

Chrissie Larkins
 

Doug was extremely helpful and efficient with assisting us with our Grade II Listed planning application. I would definitely recommend him.

Mr & Mrs Bird
 

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