Business Details
Expert Planning & Development Consultancy Services
Established by a senior Chartered Surveyor with 50 years of experience, our firm combines dual expertise in planning and property law to deliver strategic solutions for complex development challenges. Our founder holds a LLM in Advanced Commercial Property Law and a Masters in Town and Country Planning, distinguishing us through unparalleled academic and professional credentials in Wales. Specialising in contentious planning applications, appeals, and expert witness services, we advocate for clients in civil litigation while maintaining strong collaborations with architects, engineers, and legal professionals. Our track record includes securing planning permissions for heritage sites, holiday developments, and agricultural conversions, alongside resolving enforcement disputes and lawfulness certifications.With a client base spanning developers, estates, and legal firms, we prioritise robust advocacy and forensic legal analysis to achieve tangible outcomes. Our accreditation by Cardiff University Law School as an Expert Witness underscores our commitment to excellence in property litigation. Operating from Anglesey, we serve clients across Wales and beyond, leveraging decades of experience to navigate intricate planning frameworks and deliver tailored solutions.
Services
Planning Applications
Planning Appeals
Expert Witness Services
Development Impact Assessments
Heritage Impact Assessments
Highlights and features
- 50 years of combined planning and property law expertise
- Dual qualifications in LLM Advanced Commercial Property Law and Town Planning
- Accredited Expert Witness by Cardiff University Law School
- Proven success in complex planning appeals and heritage projects
- Established network of professional collaborators across architecture and engineering
Associations and certifications
- Cardiff University Law School
Services
Planning Applications
Specialist submission and negotiation of planning applications for residential, commercial, and heritage developments. Expertise in conversions, new builds, and conservation projects. Ensures compliance with Welsh planning policies while addressing complex legal and environmental considerations to secure permissions.
Planning Appeals
Advocacy in planning appeals through written representations, hearings, and public inquiries. Focus on resolving contentious issues, challenging enforcement notices, and overturning refusal decisions. Combines legal expertise with strategic planning knowledge to achieve successful outcomes for clients.
Expert Witness Services
Provision of CPR Part 35 compliant expert evidence in property litigation. Specialises in land use disputes, planning law matters, and development impact assessments. Accredited by Cardiff University Law School to provide independent, court-ready testimony in civil litigation cases.
Development Impact Assessments
Comprehensive assessments covering sustainability, transport, and Welsh language impacts for proposed developments. Integrates heritage considerations and conservation requirements to support planning applications and environmental compliance across Wales.
Heritage Impact Assessments
Specialist assessments for listed buildings and conservation areas. Evaluates impacts of proposed developments on historic assets while balancing modern usage requirements. Supports applications for conversions of chapels, farm buildings, and Grade II listed structures.
People
Elfed R. Williams
Senior Chartered Surveyor
LLM-qualified planning lawyer and former Chartered Town Planner with 50 years' experience. Specialises in contentious planning, expert witness testimony, and heritage development. Accredited by Cardiff University Law School for civil litigation expertise.
Questions
What planning services do you specialise in?
We specialise in contentious planning applications, appeals, expert witness services, heritage impact assessments, and development strategy advice for residential, commercial, and agricultural projects.
Do you handle heritage and conservation projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with Grade II listed buildings, chapel conversions, and heritage impact assessments, balancing preservation requirements with modern development needs.
Can you assist with planning appeals?
We provide advocacy services for planning appeals through written representations, hearings, and public inquiries, focusing on resolving enforcement disputes and overturning refusal decisions.
Are you qualified to act as an expert witness?
Yes, we are accredited by Cardiff University Law School as an Expert Witness in civil litigation, providing CPR Part 35 compliant evidence in property disputes.
Which areas do you cover?
Primarily operating from Anglesey, we serve clients across Wales including North Wales, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, and Trearddur Bay, with national reach through professional networks.
What makes your consultancy unique?
Our unique combination of LLM-level property law expertise and town planning qualifications, alongside 50 years' experience, distinguishes our approach to complex development challenges.
