• Chapman Lily Planning
  • Unit 5 Designer House, Sandford Lane,
    Wareham, BH20 4DY
  • 01929 55 38 18
  • contact@clplanning.co.uk
  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

  • WELCOME TO CHAPMAN LILY PLANNING LTD

    Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants
    providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system.

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Providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system

Chapman Lily Planning Ltd are town planning consultants providing advice and expertise in all aspects of the planning system. We can assist clients obtaining planning permission and maximising the potential of development projects large and small across the south of England from our offices located near Poole, Dorset. Why not call or email Chapman Lily Planning Ltd now and find out how we can help you with your planning application, planning appeal, or search for land for future development?

Our Services

01

PLANNING ADVICE

General advice on all aspects of the planning system including planning applications, appeals, strategic land promotion, discharge of conditions, CIL and s106 obligations, Permitted Development, Local Development Orders, and assessment of potential development opportunities.

02

PLANNING APPRAISAL AND ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL

Our highly professional team of planners determine the extent to which planning permission is achievable on a given project. Potential areas of concern that may affect successful development plans are raised, providing transparent advice and recommendations at every stage.

03

STRATEGIC SITE SEARCH AND SETTLEMENT SURVEYS

The identification of suitable land and property for future development or particular use.

04

STRATEGIC LAND PROMOTION

Advice in relation to large and complex strategic land opportunities including submission of representations to the emerging plan process, preparation of written statements and attendance at examination hearings.

05

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

The process of gaining planning permission is complex. The wealth of experience that we have at CL Planning will support you through the stages of pre-application negotiation, application process and development implementation.

06

DESIGN AND MASTERPLANNING

From the initial analysis of site constraints and opportunities to the preparation of masterplans, illustrative site layouts, and 3-D visualisations, CL Planning has the knowledge and expertise to prepare well-considered, creative and commercially viable development schemes.

07

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Liaison with key stakeholders and local politicians, near-neighbor meetings, attendance and coordination of tailored public exhibitions and preparation of statements of community involvement.

08

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

CL Planning has the resources to draw together and lead a highly-skilled team of professionals from all disciplines crucial to the planning process. We have a great deal of experience in coordinating the activities of many organisations enabling us to tailor our services to meet your needs.

09

APPEALS

We are well placed to review the prospects of challenging the decisions of local planning authorities at appeal, using our wide-ranging experience from public inquiries, informal hearings, and written representations.

10

S106 NEGOTIATION

Preparation of draft heads of terms and negotiation of planning obligations to optimise the prospects of securing planning permission.

11

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (EIA) AND HABITATS REGS (HRA) ASSESSMENT

EIA screening and scoping opinions including preparation and coordination of Environmental Statements. HRA screening and guidance around appropriate assessment.

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Latest News

17th November 2025

Chapman Lily Planning Welcomes New Technical Director, Simon Trueick

Chapman Lily Planning is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Trueick as Technical Director. Simon brings over 35 years of planning experience across both the public and private sectors, having held senior leadership positions within local authorities and consultancy practices. Simon has an outstanding track record in planning policy development, strategic planning, development management, and housing delivery. He has […]

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5th November 2025

BCP given green light on New Forest SAMM payment

In May this year, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council temporarily paused approvals for residential development within the 13.8km zone of influence (ZOI) surrounding the New Forest. This decision followed guidance from Natural England, advising that no new residential development should be permitted within the 13.8km ZOI of New Forest SAC, SPA, and Ramsar sites […]

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29th October 2025

New Forest District Council Pauses Local Plan Amidst Government Reorganisation

New Forest District Council has announced its decision to pause the consultation on its Local Plan review. This move is intended to align the plan with potential changes arising from the forthcoming Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). In a press release, Council Leader Cllr Jill Cleary stated, “Running a statutory Local Plan consultation at the same […]

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17th October 2025

Swans Cruise to 57–0 Victory Over Sherborne

Swanage & Wareham delivered a dominant performance at Bestwall on Saturday, shutting out third-placed Sherborne 57–0. After early pressure and strong Sherborne defence, Swans broke through with two first-half tries from Lee Hardy and Tom Holland, plus a Crouch penalty, to lead 17–0 at the break. The second half was all Swans, with further tries […]

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