The PPP likes to bring you leading experts in their field, new strategies and information that can help you on your property journey. 

In this episode, Kevin is talking about all things planning with David Kemp a specialist planning consultant. 

They discuss in detail how to successfully navigate the different sets of rules that require compliance when developing a property and what the council want to know. 

If you want to understand the best way to get through your planning application process then this is a podcast episode you can't afford to miss. 

  

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• Planning is a process with its own set of rules. 

• Begin by identifying the strategies that work in your area from a value and investment viewpoint, then look at what boxes you have to tick for planning to get your scheme from point A to point B. 
• There are different departments within the local authority – planning, environmental, building control, housing team, conservation and there are a different set of rules that each department has to follow. 
• Developers need to comply with; 

Building control 

Housing or licencing 

Planning 

If it is your first development a joint venture can be a valuable way to move forward. 

When you are ready to begin;  

Gather information on the ground speak to the planning officers, speak to policy officers, local authority and  housing officers 

Reach out to the progressive community and ask people what their experiences have been. 

Get to know the people you will be dealing with. Building trust and good relationships can make a huge difference. 

When you put in a planning application you need to be sure that it is implementable that the planning does not require amending afterwards. 

A planning consultant knows will know what needs to be asked of the planning department and can also check the housing rules to see if what the plan shows, ticks the right boxes. 

For information about safety and fire regulations, you should be leveraging the experience and knowledge of your architect. 

If you go with an application and then have to make changes it delays everything. 

• Making any changes prior to the plan being submitted in means you are making the best use of time and there is no delay at the council. 

  

BEST MOMENTS 

‘It’s about asking the right questions beforehand’ 

‘Having a good relationship with your housing officers makes a huge difference and can possibly provide leads for new deals’ 

‘It’s a little bit of a cookie crumb trail, but if you follow the crumbs you will be led to valuable contacts’ 

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES  

No Money Down: Property Investing book by Kevin McDonnell  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressivepropertycommunity/ 

[email protected]  

  

ABOUT THE HOST  

Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people’s property to create financial freedom.    

CONTACT METHOD  

Kevin McDonnell Facebook  

Kevin McDonnell website  

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