E R W Consulting

We are a leading consultancy specialising in planning and development, with a strong focus on contentious applications, planning appeals, and expert evidence in property litigation. Our team is led by a senior Chartered Surveyor and former Chartered Town Planner, with a unique combination of academic credentials including a LLM in Advanced Commercial Property Law and a Masters in Town and Country Planning. With over 50 years of experience, we have established a reputation for delivering successful outcomes for our clients across various sectors.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services including assertive advocacy in planning appeals, written representations, hearings, and public inquiries. Our expertise also extends to development feasibility, planning policies interpretation, compliance, and enforcement defense. We have a proven track record in challenging cases, particularly in planning law issues such as breaches, enforcement, and S52/106 revocation/removal. Our services also cover planning applications for land use, new builds, commercial housing, replacements, conversions, conservation, heritage, and tourism, as well as applications for planning permission variations, and discharge of conditions. Additionally, we provide expert witness evidence in land/property litigation and development impact assessments.

Expertise

Our team's dual-discipline expertise, combining planning and surveying, allows us to offer a unique perspective on development projects. We have a deep understanding of planning law and its application in practice, which enables us to provide effective solutions to complex problems. Our strong academic credentials and extensive experience make us a trusted advisor for developers, landed estates, politicians, senior council officers, and other stakeholders.