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UK Planning Consultancy

Reference
S13285
Turnover
£0.5m to £1m
Sector(s)
Business services, Real estate activities
Region(s)
North West England
Added
26 March 2026

Business description

Project Pluto specialises in navigating the planning system for a wide range of development types, supporting clients through the full planning lifecycle from strategy and application submission through to negotiation, appeals and policy promotion. The business has developed a strong reputation for delivering complex planning consents and maintains long-standing relationships with developers, landowners and property operators. The UK planning consultancy market is valued at over £1 billion and is expected to experience continued growth driven by government housing targets, infrastructure investment and planning reform.

Highlights

  • Established consultancy with over a decade of trading history and consistent client relationships 
  • Strong reputation with local planning authorities and property developers 
  • High proportion of repeat client work and referrals 
  • Diverse sector exposure including residential, commercial, regeneration and education 
  • Experienced team of planning professionals •
  • Well positioned to benefit from UK housing and infrastructure growth

Financials

Turnover (£'000) Adjusted EBITDA (£'000)
2023 (Actual) 628 165
2024 (Actual) 781 279
2025 (Actual) 763 304

REVENUE BREAKDOWN

Revenue is generated through planning applications and appeals, strategic land promotion and site allocation, expert witness and public inquiry work, and retained advisory and consultancy services. 85%

Planning Applications 15% Strategic Land Promotion & Delivery & Policy Work

Opportunities

  • SERVICES & REVENUE STREAMS
  • The company provides planning consultancy advice across several development sectors including: Residential Development Advising house builders, developers and land promoters.
  • Commercial & Industrial Supporting planning applications for retail, office, logistics and mixed-use developments. Regeneration Projects Planning support for redevelopment, heritage assets and urban regeneration.
  • Education & Institutional Planning Planning advice for schools, universities and public sector estates.

Prospective purchasers

Reason for sale

Succession. The MD/owner would like to be able to retire.

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