In 2006 Charlote Watkins set up Land and Property Planning Solutions (LP Planning) with the aim of helping land and property owners navigate the planning system.

An independent planning consultant, dedicated to helping find solutions to planning matters. Over the last 19 years, Charlotte has established a solid working relationship with Wiltshire Council Planning team, and prior to setting up LP Planning she was a planning officer at North Wiltshire Council (now Wiltshire Council). Charlotte is a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, and is committed to promoting town planning as a career choice.

 

Charlotte is motivated to achieve the best outcome for her clients. She understands the importance of maximising your land and property assets. Charlotte forms a teams with her clients at the centre. Charlotte has well established working relationships with other local experts who specialise in design, architecture, heritage, archaeology, highways, drainage, property law, ecology, arboriculture, project management and landscape. Charlotte always keeps the client informed throughout the process. 

Why work with LP Planning?

Friendly, honest and professional advice

Established for over 19 years

Local knowledge and covers Chippenham, Devizes, Calne, Trowbridge, Salisbury and other Wiltshire towns and villages

Good working relationship with local authorities

Well connected to other local expert consultants to pull in to work as part of our team

Value the importance of working in partnership with our clients.

Our Services

Full, outline, householder, Permission in Principle PIP, Change of Use (COU)

Who do we work for

We work with a range of clients including:

Commercial

Businesses – Residential – Agricultural – Tourism – Equestrian

Land and property owners and developers

Self-builders

Estate managers

Community housing groups / housing associations

Farmers and equine businesses 

Investors / speculate purchasers 

Tourism businesses