Our Services: Your Path to Planning Success in West Wales

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  • Pre-application consultations provide an opportunity to discuss your ideas with the Local Planning Authority before submitting a formal application. At Tywi Planning Services, we guide you through this process, helping to refine proposals, identify potential issues early, and improve your chances of success. This proactive step can save time and money by ensuring your application is well-prepared from the outset.

    Key benefits:

    Early identification of potential planning obstacles

    Guidance on local planning policies

    Improved likelihood of smooth approval

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  • We prepare and manage planning applications from start to finish, ensuring all necessary documents, plans, and statements are submitted correctly. Drawing on our in-depth knowledge of planning regulations and local policy, we aim to present your proposal in the best light, increasing your chances of securing permission without unnecessary delays.

    Our planning application service includes:

    Complete preparation and submission of applications

    Liaison with the Local Planning Authority

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  • We specialise in householder extension applications, providing expert guidance for smooth and successful planning outcomes. Combining local knowledge with personalised support, we help clients navigate planning requirements efficiently and maximise the potential of their home extensions.

    Why choose us for extensions:

    Local expertise for West Wales properties

    Tailored support throughout the process

    Strategic advice to enhance property potential

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  • Tywi Planning Services offers comprehensive site appraisals to assess the viability of development proposals. Our review covers planning policy, site constraints, and potential opportunities, delivering clear, expert advice on the likelihood of obtaining planning permission. This allows clients to make informed decisions early and minimise risks.

    Site appraisal benefits:

    Early identification of planning challenges

    Strategic recommendations for development

    Risk reduction and streamlined project planning

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  • We assist farmers and rural landowners with a wide range of agricultural planning matters, including new buildings, extensions, and diversification projects. With detailed knowledge of policies affecting agricultural land, we help you achieve your business goals while ensuring compliance with planning requirements.

    Agricultural planning support includes:

    New agricultural building applications

    Farm diversification projects

    Policy advice for rural developments

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  • Receiving an enforcement notice can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to halt your project. We advise on effective responses, whether negotiating with the Local Planning Authority, applying for retrospective permission, or lodging an appeal. Our goal is to protect your interests and minimise potential penalties.

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  • Tywi Planning Services prepares and submits Certificates of Lawfulness to confirm whether an existing or proposed use or development is lawful. This provides clarity on a property’s planning status, helping to reduce risk and avoid future enforcement issues.

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  • Developing or altering a listed building requires careful planning to preserve its historic and architectural value. We provide expert guidance, prepare listed building consent applications, and liaise with conservation officers. Our advice ensures your project respects the building’s heritage while meeting your functional needs.

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  • If your planning application has been refused, we can help you challenge the decision through the planning appeals process. We review the reasons for refusal, prepare evidence-based arguments, and represent your case to the relevant authorities, giving you the best chance of overturning an unfavourable decision.