Our experience

Our education portfolio is extensive, covering everything from alterations and extensions to existing buildings to more comprehensive developments such as relocation and rationalisation projects, standalone buildings, and new sports facilities. As expert Education Planning Consultants, we also assist clients in unlocking value through planning permission for alternative development.

OUR SERVICES

Total planning advice

We provide a comprehensive planning service, from initial consultation, through to submission of the application. This includes:

  • Initial consultation and appraisal, review of the site and any policy constraints or designations, and investigations into planning history;
  • Pre-application meetings with the Local Planning Authority and other relevant bodies
  • Preparation and submission of the application – detailed planning documents in support of the development.

We have excellent relationships with many architects and other consultants, including highways and transportation, ecology, landscape architects, heritage experts, arboriculturists, and contamination consultants.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY...

  • “We appointed Aitchison Raffety to ensure a smooth planning process including liaising re conditions for a new build special needs school in Northamptonshire. The service we received was very good, cost effective with information being provided in a timely manner and to a high standard.”

  • “We are a growing independent schools group. We have been using Aitchison Raffety for the past year to provide education property valuations, their knowledge in the education sector is second to none. Their methodical approach and understanding of the need for a quick turnaround has meant we have the correct information at the right time to move forward with our projects, enabling us to enhance our commercial decisions. They are also multi-disciplinary and have been able to advise and quote for appealing our business rates. I would happily recommend their services.”

  • “The Trust of Mount St Mary’s College and Barlborough Hall School required a business appraisal and valuation advice on their educational estate. The Trust contacted the Education Team at Aitchison Raffety for a formal valuation which formed part of the estate and finance strategy, along with the impact on the value following a disposal of surplus land. Aitchison Raffety provided concise and clear advice in a professional manner, which included post valuation reviews.  We would not hesitate to recommend them to educational providers requiring property valuation advice.”

OUR SERVICES

Tailored to your need and situation

Planning rules vary significantly between rural schools, urban education sites, and other educational establishments. Whether your school is in a rural area with complex development restrictions or an urban location with limited space, our education planning consultants offer tailored advice to optimise your site’s potential.

Securing planning permission for educational establishments

Our dedicated team of education planning consultants works diligently to secure the best possible outcomes for your education development projects.

  • Agile and responsive team on hand.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in education development planning.
  • Enhance the value of land and other assets.
  • Prepare, submit, and manage many types of development proposals from initial stages to determination.
  • Handle all types of planning appeals and tribunals providing either written evidence or as expert witnesses in Public Inquiries and Examinations.
  • Review and look at potential land opportunities.
CASE STUDIES

Related case studies of interest

St Margaret’s School, Bushey

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Student Development & Investments

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Heart of the Shires Retail Park, Daventry – Planning permission

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