At Aitchison Raffety, we provide expert planning consultancy for renewable energy developments across the UK. Our team of experienced Chartered Town Planners take a strategic and personalised approach to each project, to ensure that our clients’ needs are met with a high standard of service. We have extensive experience across a wide range of sectors and provide solutions tailored to your specific goals. You can expect honest, transparent advice that drives your project toward successful outcomes.
Our Approach
Our team works closely with clients to deliver comprehensive planning services at every stage of development. This includes:
- Site Appraisals: Conducting in-depth evaluations to assess the feasibility of proposed developments.
- Pre-Application Enquiries: Engaging with local planning authorities to streamline the approval process.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinions: Identifying potential environmental concerns early in the project.
- Planning Applications: Managing applications and ensuring all necessary steps are completed to secure permission.
- Post-Approval Support: Advising on and discharging planning conditions to ensure smooth implementation of projects.
Our client-centric approach ensures that every step is handled professionally, providing expert guidance to help you navigate the often-complex development process with confidence.
Recent experience
We are currently advising on a range of sites for renewable energy across the UK, including:
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Advising on energy storage solutions critical to renewable energy infrastructure.
- Solar Power Projects: Supporting the development of large-scale solar installations across the UK.
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure: Overseeing over 100 EV installation projects, ranging from motorway service areas to urban filling stations, overcoming challenges such as noise and site access.
- Wind and Hydrogen Fuel Installations: Handling applications for wind turbines and hydrogen fuel facilities designed to support public transport networks.
As chartered planning consultants we also have experience of acting for a number of local authorities in appeals against unsustainable proposals that would harm the landscape or amenity. Being able to represent all sides of the energy industry provides us with wide-ranging experience of the issues.
When planning permissions cannot be secured locally, our team has an impressive record of success at appeal. We are highly experienced in presenting cases through Written Statements, Hearings, and Public Inquiries. Having advised both the private and public sectors, we understand the arguments that both sides may use and hence can give well-rounded advice and consider the appropriateness of locations.
Results
Our team remains at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, acting for one of the largest renewable energy companies in the UK. This ongoing relationship ensures that we stay informed of material planning considerations and emerging trends, positioning us to deliver forward-thinking solutions for our clients.
Contact us
If you have a project you’d like to discuss or need some help with, please get in touch with our Planning and Development team, email planning@argroup.co.uk or call us on 01604 880 163.