Agricultural planning

Supporting modern farming with practical planning expertise.

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Residential Planning

Practical planning advice to help your project move forward

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Commercial Development

Helping businesses unlock the potential of their sites.

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Renewable Energy

Planning advice for renewable energy projects

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Every successful project starts with the right advice.

Whether you're extending your home, diversifying a farm, developing commercial premises or delivering a major residential scheme, navigating the planning system can feel daunting. At Prism Planning, we cut through the complexity with clear, practical advice tailored to your goals.



We work with homeowners, farmers, businesses, developers and landowners across the UK, guiding developments from the earliest stages through to planning approval. No jargon. No unnecessary complications. Just honest advice, practical solutions and a team focused on achieving the best possible outcome.

Straight forward Planning Solutions

Planning Permission

Whether you're planning a new home, commercial development, agricultural building or change of use, we'll guide you through the planning process with clear advice and a strategy designed to give your application the best chance of success.

Planning Appeals

If your application has been refused, it isn't always the end of the road. We provide honest advice on the merits of an appeal, prepare robust appeal statements and represent your interests throughout the process.

Certificates of Lawful Development

Need to establish that a development or use is lawful? We can advise on permitted development rights and manage the application process for Certificates of Lawful Existing Use or Development with confidence.

Planning Objections

If a proposed development could affect your property, business or local area, we can help you present a well-reasoned planning objection supported by planning policy and professional expertise.

Planning made personal.

Every project is different, and so is every client. We take the time to understand your plans before offering straightforward advice, practical solutions and support that's tailored to your goals. It's a personal approach that's helped homeowners, farmers, developers and businesses successfully navigate the planning process for years.

“Prism Planning provide a 5 star plus service to clients, delivering excellent results for many, many years. Thank you Steve and Rod for your kind service provided to me and my family throughout the application.”

Project: Planning Application

“Prism Planning provide a 5 star plus service to clients, delivering excellent results for many, many years. Thank you Steve and Rod for your kind service provided to me and my family throughout the application.” Project: Planning Application “You will always have and will continue to get all our planning works as in my opinion you are the best technical planning advocate in the North East. I am not just saying this I am speaking honestly and from my heart. Thank you."

Project: Various Work for a Long-Standing Client

“I would like to congratulate yourself and Prism Planning for the hard work committed to this project, it’s a great result. Hopefully one of many more to come. Once again Rod, thanks for your support.”

Project: Anaerobic Digestion Plant

“Thank you. Yesterday your professionalism shone through. You were calm and measured in your delivery and stated the facts that were relevant to our case.”

Project: Speaking at Planning Committee

“Thank you again for everything that you have done to save our business."

Project: Enforcement Action Against Retail Client

Let's make it happen

Every successful project starts with a conversation. Whether you're planning a home extension, farm diversification or a major commercial development, we're here to help. Get in touch today and let's discuss your project.

Latest news

Prism Planning secures successful appeal for new livestock building at Pilmore Farm

September 16, 2026
Prism Planning has secured planning permission on appeal for a new livestock building at Pilmore Farm, Old Cassop, Durham, following the refusal of the original application by Durham County Council.  The appeal was handled by Steve Barker, Consultant at Prism Planning, on behalf of B & S M Rutherford.

Prism Planning Welcomes Sophie Gooch as New Director

September 16, 2026
We’re delighted to welcome Sophie Gooch as the new Director of Prism Planning , bringing 19 years of planning and environmental experience to the business.

A New Chapter for Prism Planning

September 16, 2026
Prism Planning has entered an exciting new chapter following its acquisition by the P&K Construction Holdings Group.

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

Whether you're navigating mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain requirements or exploring opportunities on your own land, we provide practical planning advice to help integrate BNG into your development from the very beginning.