Our Products and Services
Appraisal and Risk Assessment
assessments of development potential, planning risks and ways to maximise prospects of success
Applications and appeals for all forms of planning approval
including flexible hybrid and ‘masterplan outline permissions’ or Planning Permission in Principle (Scotland) for complex and large developments. Development Consent Orders and Certificates, Change of Use and Listed Building Consents.
planning obligations and Community Infrastructure levy (CIL)
challenging and negotiation of developer contributions and Section 75 or Section 106 legal agreements.
Planning and Development STRATEGIES
strategic advice on positioning development proposals to optimise the prospects of success.
Development plan representations
seeking to allocate land or influence policy from initial representations to making the case at Examination.
Expert witness
including public inquiries, examinations, hearings, Local Review Bodies, compulsory purchase, tribunals, Court proceedings.
planning due diligence
review and advice in support of acquisition/disposal including advice on risks of judicial review and strategy for mitigating planning risks.
retail and leisure impact assessment and sequential assessment
strategies for promotion of retail and leisure development including addressing national policy tests on impact and sequential assessment.
Community Consultation and Case making
advocacy of development proposals, management of pre-application public consultations and liaison with community councils and groups
Aerial Photography and Videography
Mackay Planning is licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority to use small unmanned aircraft (SUA or drones) for commercial photography and video. This new tool has proven especially useful for site surveys, masterplanning and development promotion.