Chartered Planning Consultants
Zesta Planning offers expert town planning and development consultancy across the UK, delivering practical, commercial and creative solutions.
HI. WE’RE ZESTA.
Fresh Thinking in Planning
At Zesta, we take a fresh and dynamic approach to planning. Our personable and approachable team is here to support you throughout your entire planning journey - from initial advice to successful delivery.
With a wealth of experience gained in both local authority and private consultancy environments, Zesta is a highly skilled and focused planning and development consultancy. We offer practical, honest and commercially minded advice tailored to each project. We pride ourselves on delivering creative yet pragmatic planning solutions.
Operating across the UK, we respond swiftly to your planning needs, using our technical expertise and strong project coordination skills to negotiate effectively and help bring your development ambitions to life.
WHAT WE DO
Comprehensive planning services, delivered with expertise
We go further than preparing and submitting applications. We navigate the entire planning system on your behalf.
STRATEGIC ADVICE & FEASIBILITY
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
LAND PROMOTION / POLICY REPRESENTATIONS
PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES
APPEALS / EXPERT WITNESS
ENFORCEMENT
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
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“We have collaborated with Zesta Planning on several projects since the company’s inception and together we have enjoyed a 100% planning success rate. James and his team have extensive knowledge of the planning process and policy which enables them to give commercial advice in very short order. That’s invaluable for a developer like us. There is no doubt that Zesta will be our go to advisor for many years to come.”
- James Hinton -
Managing Director, Hinton Group -
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“As a our lead project consultant, Zesta Planning have been instrumental in obtaining planning consents which have helped evolve our business. James and his team offer a bespoke hands on approach and treat each and every project as though it is their own. The attention to detail is second to none and having worked with Zesta on numerous projects over the years, they are always happy to give a detailed overview on each site merits.”
- James Mitten -
Director, Lantar -
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“We have worked regularly with Zesta Planning over a number of years and have always found them to be very knowledgeable in their area. They are highly professional, a pleasure to deal with and work well as part of a team to the benefit of the client.”
- Mark Powles -
Managing Director, RRA Architects
Ready to move your project forward?
Talk to one of our chartered planners today for an honest, no-obligation conversation about your site's potential.