Town Planning Services is an independent planning consultancy that gives practical advice on the planning process. We take care to listen to our clients, so we understand what they really want to achieve and give them the help they need to get there.

PROJECTS

Residential

Town Centre Uses

Leisure

Employment

Heritage

Energy

Consultation

Services

SMALL FIRM

BIG EXPERIENCE

Town Planning Services is a small firm, with just two Directors. Having both previously worked with large national firms, we’ve dealt with some pretty complex projects for large developers and household names. But we chose to set up Town Planning Services to do business differently. It is deliberately small to be more flexible and responsive, with greater client focus. You’ll only ever speak to a Director and your project won’t get passed around a large team.

The planning process can be tough, but we enjoy what we do and we will always work positively to get the right results. Negotiation is key to our success, and with a depth of knowledge and experience we always seek to work constructively with local planning authorities to get the best results for our clients.

We take pride in developing long term relationships with clients. It’s perhaps no surprise that we’ve worked with many of them for years. Similarly, we have a well established network of specialists and trusted partners that we are able to call upon to help deliver projects.

DIRECTORS

Town Planning Services has two experienced Directors. We both happen to be called Chris and each have over twenty years experience as planning consultants. But we don't just share the same name - we have the same positive attitude.

CHRIS AKRILL

Chris Akrill established Town Planning Services in 2009. Having worked as a planning consultant for over twenty years, he has considerable experience or a wide range of projects.

Chris acts on behalf of clients in the retail, commercial and residential sectors. He has particular experience of promoting renewable energy schemes, sequential testing for flood risk assessments, as well as preparing neighbourhood plans with community groups.

And when he’s not busy working, Chris is a budding car mechanic, enjoys making and fixing things and spending time with his family.

CHRIS GREEN

Before joining Town Planning Services, Chris was a Planning Director within a major planning practice. Chris has also worked within a law firm.

He regularly acts as an expert witness, providing evidence for appeals and planning inquiries. Chris has a breadth experience across the commercial sector and acts for a range of asset managers, property investors and businesses. He also works for individuals and developers in the residential sector.

Chris is also a busy musician and plays double bass for a number of bands. He enjoys all things creative and is also a keen photographer.