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SJM Planning is an independent planning consultancy based in West Kent, providing clear, practical planning advice to homeowners, landowners, developers and businesses across the South East and nationwide. Led by Director Simon McKay, a Chartered Town Planner and former Local Authority Planning Officer, our team has experience across a wide range of planning sectors. We regularly assist with everything from householder extensions and changes of use through to rural planning, commercial schemes, enforcement matters, site appraisals and larger residential developments. Our advice is honest, straightforward and commercially aware. Whether you are at the early stages of exploring a site’s potential, need help preparing and submitting a planning application, or are dealing with a planning problem or enforcement issue, we can guide you through the process and explain your options clearly. We can assist with: • Residential extensions, conversions and new builds • Larger residential developments • Rural, agricultural, commercial and industrial planning • Change of use applications • Enforcement matters and retrospective applications • Site appraisals and development potential advice • Planning statements, appeals and supporting submissions Although our office is based in West Kent, we work with clients across the country and are happy to discuss planning enquiries of all sizes.
It is always a pleasure to see our clients get their planning permission for the extension or development that they have been dreaming of.
Simon started the business after being a Planning Officer for a Local Authority but his drive and enthusiasm make him ideally suited to helping the applicants. We have been friends for over 30 years and my CAD background and administative qualities ensure SJM Planning is always looking forwards.
We won't take on a job we don't believe in. We hate telling clients that "unfortunately your planning application has been refused"; thankfully we don't hear that very often!
We are clear on our costs and a price is set from the outset, we will advise on any third party costs and we have a range of third-party consultants that we trust.
We do offer a remote service for Planning Consultancy - the planning process is the same nationwide and all local policies are available online.
Although based in West Kent we have undertaken projects across England and Wales including East Yorkshire, Cornwall, Essex and Cardiff.
4.84/5.00
based on 72,373 reviews
Great service from Steve whom I commissioned to sort the planning out for my project that unfortunately took 2 years due to the local authority. Steve has been great throughout, he is punctual on responding to emails,messages and phone calls. He takes the time to explain the planning processes and what work is required such as surveys. I would recommend Steve if you are planning any project that requires planning permission.
13 Jul 2026
I live in Grade II Listed thatched cottage, so the proposed scheme required a lot of detail to ensure the Heritage Asset would not be impacted. Both LBC and planning permission were needed and submitted. Consents were eventually obtained for an Air source heat Pump and re-placing ground floor slab and heating system, updating the Cottage to a more sustainable heating solution. I should also mention good communications.
09 Jun 2026
Turned up bang on time and now awaiting more content
27 May 2026
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