Planning Guides for Property Owners and Developers
Practical, original guides written from Carters' experience. Each guide is reviewed regularly and links to the tools and services that can help you take the next step.
Planning Permission Checklist
A practical checklist of the information, drawings and surveys typically needed before submitting a planning application in England.
Reviewed 2026-06-01
How to Assess a Development Site
A step-by-step approach to assessing the development potential of land, from planning context and access to costs, constraints and value.
Reviewed 2026-06-01
Common Planning Constraints Explained
Understand the planning and technical constraints that commonly affect development sites, and what evidence may be needed to address them.
Reviewed 2026-06-01
Preparing Information for a Planning Consultant
What information to gather and which questions to ask before meeting a planning consultant or architect about your project.
Reviewed 2026-06-01
This page provides general, preliminary information. It is not a planning decision, formal valuation or professional appointment. Appropriate checks and current planning information may be required. Last reviewed 2026-06-01.