Planning & Development

At Carter Jonas, we understand that planning permission requires more than policy compliance. It depends on assessing wider factors and using them to secure a favourable outcome.

At Carter Jonas, we recognise that securing planning permission involves more than policy compliance. It requires understanding wider factors and applying them to achieve a favourable outcome.

Our development agency teams advise clients on a diverse portfolio of urban, rural and fringe sites whether they be greenfield, brownfield or mixed.

Carter Jonas’ highly-skilled urban design and architectural design teams work together with planning, property and infrastructure colleagues to develop commercially-informed design proposals.

Our regeneration team provides a full service across the lifespan of projects, including estate renewal, high street and town centre schemes, and transport‑led regeneration.

Our specialist in‑house team provides expertise across the full lifecycle of Build to Rent (BTR) and the Private Rented Sector (PRS), from project inception through operation to disposal.

To perform their core activities, educational organisations and institutions need land that is in the right location, and buildings that are safe and suitable for effective teaching.

Our specialist team is recognised as a leading provider of estate management, valuation and development advice for mineral properties, waste management matters and related infrastructure.

Our market‑leading energy team of surveyors, valuers, environmental specialists, project managers and planners provides independent advice on every aspect of an energy project.

At Carter Jonas, we combine national coverage with local expertise and deep commercial knowledge to guide the development process and maximise value for our clients.

Our planning team at Carter Jonas brings specialist expertise to healthcare providers, helping shape facilities that promote high standards of patient care.

Mixed-use developments combine a range of complementary uses such as residential, commercial, sport and leisure, hospitality, and community spaces within a single, integrated scheme. These projects create vibrant, sustainable destinations where people can live, work, and play, while delivering long-term social and economic value.

With over 165 years of heritage and market leading data, Carter Jonas supports clients across the full residential landscape, from individual homeowners to national housebuilders and public sector bodies.

Our approach recognises that sport and leisure developments are far more than physical assets: they are community anchors that encourage healthier living, support local economies and frequently act as catalysts for broader regeneration.