About Harcroft Consulting
Harcroft Consulting Limited is an independent Planning and Heritage Consultancy providing specialist planning advice for commercial property alterations across England, Wales and Scotland.
Established in 2006, we specialise in securing the statutory consents required for alterations to commercial buildings, with expertise in listed buildings, conservation areas and projects within the banking sector. Our commercially focused approach helps clients identify planning requirements at an early stage, minimise programme risk and secure the approvals needed to support efficient project delivery.
We work alongside contractors, property teams and project managers to provide clear, practical planning advice and manage the approval process from initial assessment through to consent.
Services
- • Planning strategy and pre-application advice
- • Planning appraisals and consent reviews
- • Planning Permission applications
- • Listed Building Consent applications
- • Advertisement Consent applications
- • Hoarding and scaffolding licence applications
- • Design and Access Statements
- • Liaison with Local Planning Authorities and Conservation Officers
- • Client portal updates and planning status reporting
- • Heritage Statements
Experience
Harcroft has prepared and managed hundreds of Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent and Advertisement Consent applications across England, Wales and Scotland, achieving a consistently high success rate across a wide range of Local Planning Authorities.
Our experience includes supporting commercial property alteration programmes involving listed buildings, heritage assets, shopfront refurbishments, ATM installations and relocations, automation wall alterations, structural alterations, accessibility improvements, external alterations, signage proposals and works within conservation areas.
We also provide specialist support for hoarding and scaffolding licence applications, managing submissions and liaising with the relevant local authorities to help clients secure the necessary approvals. Our experience enables contractors and project teams to navigate the process efficiently, helping to avoid delays and keep planned works programmes on track.
With extensive experience in commercial property projects, Harcroft understands the importance of providing timely, pragmatic advice and efficient approval management. We help clients navigate complex planning requirements while supporting the successful delivery of their projects.