Expert town planning advice for individuals, developers, local authorities and community organisations across the UK

About Us

Forge Planning Ltd is an independent town planning consultancy led by Practice Director Claire Southam BSc, MSc, MRTPI, a Chartered Town Planner with 28 years’ experience across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, delivering clear, commercially informed advice to private and public sector clients.

Claire's experience spans residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, rural, heritage and energy development. Combining technical expertise with a practical understanding of planning policy and decision-making, Claire can help navigate complex projects and achieve successful outcomes by working closely with clients to understand their objectives and by building constructive relationships with local planning authorities and key stakeholders.

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Whether supporting homeowners, developers, landowners or local authorities, Forge Planning Ltd delivers a responsive and flexible service tailored to the specific requirements of each project, including planning appraisals, applications and appeals, strategic advice and interim planning support for local planning authorities. Our focus is on achieving positive outcomes by developing a clear strategy at the outset, ensuring thorough preparation and carrying out effective stakeholder engagement.

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