The practice was founded by Michael Townsend in 1990 who had experience in both the public and private sector. Michael now mainly acts as consultant to the practice providing advice and is engaged in the drafting of reports and drawing appeals.
Patrick Townsend BA (Hons) PG Dip MRTPI now runs the practice. Patrick has over 12 years’ experience in the private sector working for a number of different companies in that time.
Townsend Planning Consultants was founded and continues to operate on the principle of providing a high quality service to meet the needs of the individual client. We guide our clients through the planning process to help them achieve their aspirations.
Townsend Planning Consultants has a large and extensive client base which ranges from private individuals, small to medium size development companies to major PLCs.
Located in Wakefield we cover the Yorkshire region and are also involved in work throughout the North of England and the Midlands covering the whole spectrum of development including residential, commercial, industrial, agriculture and other projects.
The seeking and obtaining of planning permission is becoming increasingly challenging and can be confusing even to those involved in the development process. The need for sensible informed expert advice from the outset is of paramount importance. We can meet your needs by producing specialist impartial advice.
Where necessary we can arrange the involvement of other appropriate professionals in the development sector, which can prove invaluable in achieving successful outcomes, including architects, highways engineers, planning solicitors, ecologists, building surveyors, landscape architects, noise consultants, arboricultural consultants, contamination specialists and mining engineers amongst other consultants. We also have direct access to the Bar and can seek Counsel opinion on behalf of clients.
Townsend Planning Consultants provide services for a wide portfolio of clients. A number of examples of work undertaken are provided:
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