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Town & Country Planning Consultants

Half a century of planning experience, supporting over 700 national businesses overcoming planning challenges.

Experts in planning consultation, application submissions
and planning appeals.

Welcome to Horne & Associates
Since 1992, we have been supporting developers, builders and homeowners navigating planning bureaucracy whilst making their projects become reality.
Industries we operate

Our expertise spans multiple industries, including the public and private sector

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Working with land owners, architects and property developers, Horne & Associates have a wealth of experience in achieving successful outcomes for residential schemes of all scales and complexities.

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At Horne & Associates, our professional expertise and experience cover a broad spectrum of commercial development, ranging from restaurants and bars to offices and industrial units. Whether it is a renovation, a change of use or a new build development project, Horne & Associates are well versed in navigating the intricacies of town and country planning to obtain planning permission that is commercially viable.

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Horne & Associates have experience spanning over 50 years managing a variety of leisure and educational planning schemes across the UK. Our projects have included gymnasiums, schools, tennis clubs, sports arenas, wedding venues and golf clubs. Whether you are seeking to expand existing facilities or change the use of a site, we can tailor our services to your specific needs.

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Horne & Associates recognise that developments are often muti-faceted particularly so with larger development proposals. Our successful major development schemes offered the opportunity to create vibrant, high-density environments that blend living, working and leisure to enhance community interaction and provide the necessary facilities and infrastructure. Horne and Associates are proficient at procuring and managing the requisite team of multi disciplined professionals in their respective fields working harmoniously to achieve the same development goal.

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If you are looking to extend or enhance your home or ancillary facilities, Horne & Associates can provide a one stop service to manage your project. Having worked with a number of celebrity clients, we understand the importance of confidentiality and privacy. We take the stress out of your hands and prepare and submit all necessary and supportive documentation to the Council. Once registered we seek to enter into a dialogue with planning officers and respond to any concerns raised by neighbours or statutory consultees on your behalf.

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Statistics and Accolades

Experts at what we do

Years in Business
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Since 1992
Chartered on
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Appeal Success Rate
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Above national average (of 32%)
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In different sectors
Team Members and Contacts

Meet the H&A Management Team

Derek Horne
DipTP, MRTPI
Founder

Founding the company in 1992, Derek has unrivalled experience in this sector having held positions that include MD of Covell Mathews Wheatly Planning, and prior to that as Chief Planning Officer at Guildford Borough Council.

Oliver Horne
BSc (Hons), MA, MRTPI
Managing Director

15+ years of experience in strategically managing development and real estate planning projects. Oliver held multiple positions within local government working in planning policy.

Denise Horne
Executive Director

Denise has substantial financial background spanning over 30+ years, being a key pillar since the beginning of H&A. Denise has a record of event management which included attendance by an US president and our Royal Family.

Kat Ball
Operations & Systems Manager

Kat develops and maintains internal systems, templates and digital resources that keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. Kat focuses on improving internal processes, organising operational information and designing practical templates and tools that help the team capture and present information clearly and efficiently.

Emanuel Freitas
BSc (Hons), MSc
Digital Marketing Manager

Emanuel is experience support H&A in developing our digital presence across multiple channels. Certified in SEO and Paid ads, Emanuel brings a unique skillset to support our business thrive digitally.

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Experts in planning consultation, application submissions and planning appeals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are our typical clients?

Horne & Associates work with a wide range of clients, including property developers, landowners, investors, architects and planning professionals, businesses expanding or redeveloping premises, educational institutions and private homeowners undertaking improvement projects.

Can we help if planning permission has been refused?

If your permission was refused, we assess the reasons for refusal and advise on the most effective next step. Options include; preparing a revised planning application that addresses the reasons for refusal or submitting a planning appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. Our team has extensive experience in resolving planning and development issues by way of negotiation and in representing clients in planning appeals.

How are your costs and fees structured?

Fees depend on the scale, complexity, and type of project and can either be a fixed up-front fee, an hourly rate, or a combination of the two. Typical factors affecting overall cost include size and type of development, planning constraints affecting the site, the requirement of any additional specialist reports and whether an appeal process is needed. We provide clear, transparent fee proposals before any work begins, so clients understand the scope and costs involved.

Can Horne & Associates manage complex development schemes?

Yes. We are specialists in coordinating and managing the full planning process for your project. This often includes: planning strategy and feasibility advice, preparation and submission of planning applications, coordination with specialist consultants, negotiations with planning authorities and community engagement strategies. We regularly assemble teams of specialists tailored to the specific requirements of the project, including (inter alia) architects, highways consultants, heritage experts, arboriculture consultants, drainage engineers and environmental consultants.

What is your track record in securing planning approvals and successful appeals?

Our track record in securing planning permission for our clients is exemplary. We focus on front loading our planning application submissions with a robust planning strategy and detailed preparation, thereby significantly improving the likelihood of approval at application stage. We have extensive experience working with local authorities across the UK and, where needed, representing clients in planning appeals. Our honest work ethos and extensive experience enables us to provide realistic advice on the likelihood of success before proceeding on undertaking a project on behalf of a client.