Philip Moren

Planning Consultant & Technical Author

Based near Wrexham and close to the English border, I have been a Chartered Town Planner since 1980 (MRTPI) and have extensive experience of planning in both the public and private sectors, having been involved in a wide range of development projects throughout England, Wales, Ireland and the Isle of Man.

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Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Member

The RTPI is an advocate for best practice in planning at all levels of government and in the international arena. RTPI Being a member of the RTPI ensures that I abide by the highest professional and ethical standards.

What I Do

Pre-Application Advice and Assistance

Preparing planning feasibility studies/appraisals
Preparing planning briefs
Advising on pre-application enquiries and related matters

Applications for Planning Permission/Other Consent

Preparing and submitting planning applications, Design and Access/Planning Statements and securing planning permission by negotiation
Lodging objections to applications submitted by others
Preparing and submitting applications for certificates of lawfulness, consent to display advertisements, listed building consent and so forth

Enforcement

Advising on, and responding to, enforcement action via negotiation or appeal

Planning Obligations

Putting together draft planning agreements/obligations and related advice on developer contributions and affordable housing requirements

Planning Appeals

Lodging or opposing planning and other appeals and presenting evidence either by written representations or as an expert witness at public inquiries and other hearings

Development Plans

Monitoring, analysing and evaluating local development plans and documents and advising on appropriate action
Making representations on emerging development plans, including participating in examinations-in-public

Compulsory Purchase

Advising on compulsory purchase orders, including giving evidence as an expert witness at CPO inquiries

General Planning Advice

Updating clients on recent case law, new or emerging planning legislation, government policy guidance and current planning practice.

Testimonials

Following an unsuccessful application, we employed Philip to appeal against the decision. Philip takes the emotion out of the planning process and is able to communicate with his clients in a professional and informative way. I am pleased to say that we won our appeal and costs were awarded against the council. We are now able to build our dream home. A great result for such an ambitious design. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

Robin Jones

Philip has been assisting BRE with planning matters since 2012, including advising on a very challenging planning application and successful appeal for 100 sustainable homes. He has a deep understanding of how the planning process works in practice, not just in theory. His clarity of thought, attention to detail and the integrity with which he conducts himself make him very easy to recommend.

Neil Paterson

BRE Group