Outline planning permission and planning applications

Outline planning permission – limiting risk
When it comes to building and planning law, construction projects in sensitive outdoor areas can be a delicate matter. The various administrative bodies and stakeholders involved are required to strictly adhere to planning legislation and requirements. This is where our experience will help move your projects forward, because handling the necessary administrative paperwork is one of our particular strengths. We want to ensure the greatest possible success in planning your projects so that you are spared unnecessary costs and risks. That's why we always ensure the proper submission of an outline planning application. The outline planning application is important because it provides the information necessary for deciding whether your project complies with the applicable planning regulations. The local authority expects, therefore, comprehensive, detailed documentation presenting a coherent outline for your project. We must also substantiate any points that may be queried and answer any and all questions that may arise in connection with an assessment. 

National planning application
The local building authority is an administrative body divided into the areas of planning law and building regulations. The local authority involves further administrative departments and interest groups: 

• Municipality / City
• Lesser water conservation authorities
• Lesser countryside conservation authorities
• Chamber of Agriculture / Agricultural Office
• Forestry Department
• Veterinary authorities
• Historic preservation authorities
• Highway Authority
• Department of Civil Engineering
• Nature conservation organisations and conservation interest groups

The amount of agency involvement can vary from case to case. Please don't let any of this be a source for concern. When it comes to navigating through all the various authorities, we're experts in what we do. Our range of services also includes the administration of all required correspondence with stakeholders and the authorities, handling of any required on-site appointments or meetings that may arise and supporting and assisting customers in dealing with the applicable authorities. We are always there for our customers, supporting them and their planning applications through to completion. 

International planning application
We are able to undertake planning tasks and assignments worldwide. However, there are no global uniform standards, let alone uniform planning legislation. This is why when obtaining planning permission we rely on the services of a local architect. He or she receives all planning documents from us in digital format and can carry out all planning in accordance with the respective national standards. The local architect then submits all documentation for approval to the appropriate authorities.