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JMS Planning & Development Ltd JMS is a planning consultancy providing advice of the highest quality on all aspects of planning. We submit applications to authorities in England and Wales.

Our main office is near Westminster Bridge in London and our Wales office is based in Lampeter. JMS Planning specialises in providing authoritative, commercially aware town planning advice, pragmatic practical solutions and a highly personalised service. We lead the planning process through all stages of a project from pre-purchase and due diligence to the submission and negotiation of applications. We also provide a variety of associated town planning services. Intellectually creative we adopt a proactive approach to pre-empting and resolving planning issues seeking to minimise uncertainty, avoid delays and enhance commercial viability. We work for a wide variety of clients and are focused on creating and adding value wherever possible. We invest time and energy in our projects working alongside our clients. Our purpose is to provide trusted, tailored advice to deliver successful planning outcomes and development solutions.

We’re very pleased to welcome Alex Stappard to the team at JMS Planning as our new National Head of Landscape Design. Al...
12/10/2026

We’re very pleased to welcome Alex Stappard to the team at JMS Planning as our new National Head of Landscape Design.

Alex joins us as our Landscape Planning and Design Specialist. A Chartered Landscape Architect with more than 20 years’ experience, he brings extensive expertise in landscape planning, LVIA and landscape design. His appointment further strengthens the specialist advice we can offer our clients alongside our wider town planning services across the UK.

For advice on landscape planning, LVIA or landscape design matters, please get in touch with Alex or the wider JMS Planning team.

Email: [email protected]

Earlier this week, Daniel Phillips from our London Office was in Edinburgh attending the HolidayMaker XP Event held at T...
17/09/2026

Earlier this week, Daniel Phillips from our London Office was in Edinburgh attending the HolidayMaker XP Event held at The Place Hotel.

The event brought together operators, technology leaders, and hospitality thinkers from across Scotland and the UK, and focused on the issues that are actively shaping the future of independent hospitality.

From discussions and demonstrations around agentic AI, to the growing importance of guest relationships, as well as some of the challenges facing the sector, the conversations were both thought-provoking and highly practical.

It was encouraging to see so many people invested in the long-term success of independent hospitality and willing to have difficult conversations about the future of the sector.

Yesterday morning, Neve and Abbie from our London office attended the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Breakfast hosted by En...
16/09/2026

Yesterday morning, Neve and Abbie from our London office attended the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Breakfast hosted by Environment Bank.

With the recent changes to BNG, the session was highly informative and offered valuable insights into the evolving requirements and what they mean for the planning sector.

It was a really useful session that will help inform the work we do every day, made even better with a selection of pastries, as well as tea and coffee to enjoy along the way!

Thank you to Environment Bank for hosting such an insightful and enjoyable morning.

We’re looking for a qualified Planner to join us at JMS Planning for maternity leave cover starting 1 December 2026. You...
15/09/2026

We’re looking for a qualified Planner to join us at JMS Planning for maternity leave cover starting 1 December 2026. You’ll be working on a range of interesting projects with a supportive team based in Wales. If you’ve got solid experience and want a role that feels genuinely rewarding, we’d be glad to hear from you!

If this sounds like a good fit for you or someone you know, contact [email protected].

01/09/2026

A busy summer in the Wales Office!

Whilst the Welsh weather has been beautiful, our planners have been keeping very busy behind the scenes!

It’s been another incredibly varied few months, with planning applications being prepared and submitted across Wales. The variety of projects is one of the things we love most about planning, no two days are ever quite the same!

Here’s a snapshot of just some of the work keeping us busy:

* Menai Bridge, Anglesey – A brand-new fuel station with ancillary store, located within a Conservation Area.
* Greggs – We’ve been working on several new applications for Greggs, including a new Greggs Outlet in Newport.
* Housing – We continue to pride ourselves on preparing and submitting residential applications across Wales, from individual new-build homes and conversions to larger housing developments, social housing and TAN 6 rural enterprise schemes. We also have several appeals currently progressing.
* Agricultural & Forestry – We’ve secured consent for a number of new agricultural buildings, as well as a couple of forestry tracks.
* Enforcement & Appeals – We’ve seen a significant increase in enforcement-related work locally, requiring us to work quickly and strategically to turn around appeals and provide the best possible case for our clients, including a recent Hedgerow Removal Notice appeal.

It’s certainly been a busy summer and we’re looking forward to what the rest of the year brings!

If you have a planning proposal you’d like to discuss or simply want to run something by us, give us a call on 07395 285 056! 📞

Delighted to see planning approval granted for the extension and enhancement of the Motor Fuel Group (MFG) service stati...
27/08/2026

Delighted to see planning approval granted for the extension and enhancement of the Motor Fuel Group (MFG) service station at Monks Heath Service Station, Nether Alderley.

The approved development will deliver a new food-to-go offer, additional customer facilities, enhanced parking provision, upgraded forecourt infrastructure, and improvements to the overall customer experience at this well-established roadside destination. The scheme is also expected to create up to 10 new jobs, supporting local employment opportunities within the rural economy.

Despite the site's Green Belt location, the proposal successfully demonstrated that the redevelopment of previously developed land would not result in substantial harm to openness, whilst providing clear economic and operational benefits.

This decision reflects the importance of balancing sustainable rural investment, operational improvements, customer needs, and planning policy considerations to bring forward positive development outcomes.

Yesterday the JMS London team headed to Hyde Park for our sports day. We put planning aside for the evening and got stuc...
19/08/2026

Yesterday the JMS London team headed to Hyde Park for our sports day. We put planning aside for the evening and got stuck into some friendly competition, taking part in rounders, Spikeball, an egg and spoon race, sack race and archery. It was great to get out of the office, spend time together as a team and enjoy some healthy rivalry. Thanks to everyone for a great time!

Think a few of us are already warming up for next year!

A big thank you to Ollie Eggenton at EAS for coming into the office last week to deliver a CPD session on the Future Hom...
17/08/2026

A big thank you to Ollie Eggenton at EAS for coming into the office last week to deliver a CPD session on the Future Homes Standards.

It was a highly valuable and informative presentation, providing great insight into the upcoming changes and what they mean for Planning. Sessions like these are incredibly useful for keeping up to date with evolving regulations and best practices.

As an added bonus, the team at EAS very kindly brought along some delicious homemade cakes, which were greatly appreciated by everyone!

Thank you again to EAS for taking the time to share your expertise and making the session both educational and enjoyable, and thanks Chris Pittock for organising.

This week, Daniel Phillips took the opportunity to present a CPD session to the Team in relation to holiday sector, expl...
05/08/2026

This week, Daniel Phillips took the opportunity to present a CPD session to the Team in relation to holiday sector, exploring the planning, economic and market factors shaping one of the UK's most dynamic rural industries. The session highlighted the growing importance of domestic tourism, the changing expectations of holidaymakers and the role planning can play in supporting sustainable tourism growth.

With domestic tourism expenditure reaching significant levels and demand continuing for unique accommodation types such as lodges, glamping, holiday parks and experiential stays, the sector presents substantial opportunities for landowners, operators and developers.

At the same time, the planning landscape continues to evolve through changes to permitted development rights, emerging national policy and increasing focus on balancing tourism growth with environmental and housing considerations.

As planners, developers and operators look towards the future, successful tourism proposals will increasingly be those that combine strong commercial fundamentals with high-quality design, environmental stewardship and a clear understanding of local planning policy.

Last week we had a trip to Rotterdam, which was a lot of fun! From a brilliant rooftop tour to a lovely South American d...
14/07/2026

Last week we had a trip to Rotterdam, which was a lot of fun!

From a brilliant rooftop tour to a lovely South American dinner, drinks and an overnight stay, it was a great mix of learning, exploring and spending proper time together.

It’s so easy to get caught up in deadlines and all things planning, so having the chance to step away, connect and enjoy time as a team was really appreciated. We’re feeling grateful for the laughs, the conversations and the energy everyone brought.

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