"“It was a relief to be able to hand over all aspects to a trusted professional and I was very pleased with the successful result"

 

"I was delighted with the outcome and very impressed with the service I received"

 

"Thank you for all you’ve done, without your expertise I would of not got the planning permission"

 

"I am extremely satisfied with the service that you provided me, and I will not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone I know requiring any planning assistance"

 

"Very professional service and all costs were up front which made everything easy"

 

"A first class service that I would recommend to anyone without hesitation"

 

"Having agreed (a very reasonable and competitive) fixed fee, I was extremely impressed with the speed and efficiency that our appeal was dealt with"

 

"The appeal statement which has been submitted to the Inspectorate could not be more comprehensive and well presented"

 

"Your service was very professional. We will not hesitate to recommend you to other people"

 

"Extremely professional and a breath of fresh air to work with highly experienced people. I had spent a lot of time searching for the right person to deal with my planning appeal and I could not have made a better choice".   Simon Champ

 

"Raymond helped us obtain retrospective planning permission for an element of our industrial facility and was enormously helpful and reassuringly knowledgeable throughout the process, I would definitely use Ashall Town Planning again and recommend the business to others".

Mark Richardson

 

"Fantastic service, great communication and real experts in this sector. Also very reasonable - many thanks guys!"   Kevin Miller

 

"Very helpful and provided information regards change of use planning from agricultural land to residential. Was very clear and concise, ensuring I understood all details. Would certainly use Ashall Town Planning again for future planning requirements".  Bhajaneeque Sokhey

 

"Very helpful, prompt and very knowledgeable. Willing to fight your corner".   Glyn

 

"I’ve been scammed before, so I was hesitant at first. But seeing Raymond’s website and all the amazing reviews immediately reassured me. He and his team absolutely kicked ass! Professional, reliable, and dedicated, they kept me updated every step of the way and went above and beyond to get our planning permission approved. Highly recommend!"    Gemma Noone

 

"Raymond and team gave me excellent advice and service. Recommended".​   Russell Masters

 

"Raymond was so helpful with good knowledge of council application process, he sorted all my queries & guided me with whole application process - More importantly i found him very professional - Highly recommended".    Mayur Sancheti

 

"I had a great experience! The advice I received was not only helpful but also delivered in a very friendly and approachable manner. It made the process much easier and more enjoyable. Highly recommended!" 

Declan Crowe

 

"5**** service".   Steven Murphy

 

"Spoke with Raymond who gave me some advice on a grandfathered HMO that we are purchasing and he was very helpful. He gave me clear steps to take in order to move forward. Lovely guy and I would definitely look to use this company moving forward".  Naomi Hyett

 

"I am very grateful to Raymond for preparing & submitting very clear & thorough report to my local council planning committee
at extremely short notice ".   Linda Simmonds

 

"Great business with great staff - gentleman helped me and advised me greatly and I really appreciate their service. These people know how to do business and look after customers, I will definitely be contacting them again for future services. 10 STAR *". Omar Shaikh

 

"Fantastic service, incredibly knowledgeable and very personable. Would highly recommend and use again if required! Thank you - Hannah & Oliver".    Hannah Smith

 

"I contacted Ashall Town planning as I was having difficulty getting answers around planning regulations, from my local council.
Ashall gave me some great free advice.
I am now looking forward to working with them on my planning application".    Angela Bibby

 

"Raymond provided an excellent service. He was prompt , thorough and reassuring throughout. We could not have hoped for a better process and outcome. Would thoroughly recommend".   Elkan Abrahamson

 

"We initial reached out to Ashall town planning when we had had challenges with a proposed extension, Ray was was friendly, approachable and knowledgeable and laid out our options very clearly.

We await to see the outcome of his advice but early indications are promising. It has been a pleasure working with you and look forward to continuing our working relationship on phase two of the project".

Edward Taylor

 

"Raymond from Ashall Town Planning was a pleasure to collaborate with. He prepared a detailed and comprehensive report in a timely manner. Raymond was always easily accessible and patient in addressing all questions".    Lina Gowell

 

"5 star for sure, can not thank raymond enough, very quick to help and goes that extra mile! Thanks again and would never hesitate to use again!"   John Ford

 

"I have been using Ashall Town Planning for the last 12 months on a planning / Appeal process, their knowledge and professionalism of the planning and appeal process is 2nd to none. The response to questions / enquiries from All departments within the local Planning authorities are to an excellent / very knowledgeable Standard which is very reassuring during the challenging timetable it takes when dealing with local Planning authorities. I would highly recommend using this company for the planning and appeal process". David Cherry

 

"Excellent service, highly experienced and professional.
Raymond is easy to work with and has a wealth of industry insight and knowledge! Will undoubtedly recommend!"   Baljit Panesar

 

"I was recommended Raymond by a friend for planning consultant and Ray has been highly professional throughout my whole application.
No hesitation in recommending Raymond and his services for any planning requirements. I can’t recommend Ray highly enough. Very knowledgeable, great communicator and competitively priced". 

Tran Trang

 

"Highly recommend Raymond as you are guaranteed 5-star service. He helped my family achieve a successful retrospective planning permission, thanks to his expertise. Raymond provided a rapid, reliable and resourceful service, which is unmatched. We can’t thank him enough for making the process as stress-free as possible. Thank you!"  Riya Raju

 

"I am a disabled female that has recently lost her job and her home....my plans to move into an annex would put on hold due to incorrect information given to me by the company selling the annex. I reached out to Raymond in my hour of need and he has been STUNNING!!! He urgently helped me with confirming accurate information firstly, then he has worked constantly with me so we can get the right planning permission so I actually have a home! (And a carer nearby).

I WISH I had linked with Raymond about 6 months ago. I 100% recommend him and this company.

All services have been very prompt with clear communication. Also, when I was confused about measurements or too sick to get the information. Raymond was extremely supportive. 

Thank you
Charlie".  

 

"Very professional service. I tried to get advise from the council planning office but its nigh on impossible to speak to anyone! With the help of Ashall I was able to make the decision and not go ahead with the purchase".  Tom Graham

 

"In what definitely appears to me to be an uphill struggle with a TPO appeal of Discharge of Conditions. I spoke with Ray who gave me free advice and reassured me that I was heading in the right direction". 

Rob Shaw

 

"Very helpful and knowledgeable and gave me everything I needed to resolve my planning issue. And very friendly too. Highly recommended".

Daniel Sheard

 

"by phone discussed issues with regards to a presented building application. mr. ashall attended site having appraised himself of local planning guides, swiftly provided relevant extensive report causing said application to be refused. knowledgeable, approachable and achieved impressive result. Thank you".  Fif Da

 

"Incredibly helpful in providing quick and informed advice regarding an application for a Certificate of Lawful Development. Five stars!" 

Sven Banham

 

"I had a conversation with Ray this afternoon and found him to be thoroughly engaging and extremely helpful. I was able to impart clearly to a third party the advice Ray had given me over the telephone and this demonstrates Ray is superb at helping you understand his field of expertise".  Paul Heath

 

"Ashall Town Planning provided an excellent service. Highly experienced and thorough, resulting in a positive outcome for us. Many thanks".

Chris Crawshay Jones

 

"I am so pleased to be able to award Raymond Ashall the highest score!! Having made numerous planning applications on behalf of my businesses, as well as personal applications. Choosing Raymond to act as my planning consultant was definitely the best decision. Raymond’s understanding and knowledge of the planning system is extensive. He has first hand experience having previously worked in planning departments. In addition to being such a nice person to work with, I learnt so much from him about the planning process! Going forward I would not make another planning application without appointing Ashall’s Town Planning. I would not hesitate to recommend this company for any project large or small!"

Shaaron Petgrave

 

"Ashall Town Planning Raymond have been professional and very quick in handling our application for an A3 license. He Has always responded quickly to our queries and kept us well informed of the progress of our application. Very much appreciated".   David Yu

 

"Good old fashioned service!
Many thanks to Raymond for helping with a planning dispute.
You have kept me informed at every stage and this has been much appreciated".
John Kilbey
AEW Property Services Ltd

 

"Extremely helpful and willing to lend advice and personal opinions to maximise the most of the property. The planning permission process seems so daunting but they really made me feel at ease. Do recommend giving them a call!"   Yousuf Sethi

 

"I am very happy with service Raymond at Ashall Town Planning he is very helpful with the detail . very Excellent service work very quick . Always give contacting excellent attention every detail. Excellent professional service. Would recommend". Rochana Palasak

 

"*****".   Karena Northen

 

"Excellent service. Raymond is very clear , thorough and has an excellent attention for every detail. Very happy with this service". Woody Holding

 

"An excellent service which I thoroughly recommend to anyone needing high quality professional advice and help with any planning matters. Mr Ashall is a true professional who is exceptionally well qualified and knowledgeable. The attention to client needs is first class and Mr Ashall responds quickly and efficiently to questions and enquiries in an easily understandable manner.

Nothing but well earned and deserved praise for Ashall Town Planning".

William Twiss

 

"Excellent professional service. Very knowledgeable and dealt with our case in a timely manner. Would recommend".  Anne Price

 

"I would highly recommend Raymond at Ashall Town Planning. He really helped with my planning application. He was very professional and thorough. I am really grateful for all your help". Oliver Crawford

 

"Raymond was extremely helpful, friendly and professional. His knowledge of planning permission law is exceptional. I would highly recommend".   Dan

 

"I contacted Ashall Town Planning after a failed hot food planning application. Ray reviewed the file and undertook the appeal promptly. His expert knowledge led to a successful appeal - permission granted! Would definitely recommend and use his services again".   H C

 

"Spoke to Raymond who was very polite, insightful and intuitive. He always had my best interests as his priority and gave some great advice.

Strong recommendation".   Abu-Taher Akther

 

"Very comprehensive and helpful".  Clive Hadwell

 

"Ray has provided us with a very comprehensive objection report to what can only be described as a controversial planning application. He is friendly and approachable with an in depth understanding of all aspects of planning. His knowledge and advice has been invaluable to us and we would certainly use him again for any simple or complex planning matters in the future".  Chris Mellor

 

"Ashall Town Planning provided independent professional advice for permitted development for me to build a large detached gym in my rear garden. Recommended".  Colin Pates

 

"We used Ashall Town Planning to help us re-define our home extension in Lambeth (South London) following negative pre-application feedback. They produced a comprehensive and succinct analysis of what was required to achieve planning permission whilst working hard to retain the integrity of the scheme design. Following further helpful discussions between Ashall TP and our architect, we were able to re-design the scheme and achieve a successful planning application for our lower ground floor and side return extension. We were delighted with the quality, responsiveness and value for money of the service".

Tori Chubb

 

"Ray was helpful with some advice at short notice. Open and explained the situation to a satisfactory level. I would be happy to work with him in the future either with this project or an another".   Gary Butterworth

 

"Ray wrote an extremely thorough objection report which laid out a strong case for us. He was also fantastic in monitoring the application on the government website and submitting supportive comments when the opportunity arose. Finally he gave me good advise when I was to speak at the planning committee. You never know how these things are going to go but Ray helped give us the best chance for securing a rejection and happily that rejection has been given today! I would recommend his services to friends and family. Thank you Ray". Tara Homan

 

"It was a pleasure working with Ray. He was responsive and professional and there was great service". Imran Modan

 

"Ashall Town Planning were efficient, professional, pleasant to deal with, always kept me informed and won two planning appeals for me. I am very happy and would recommend them to anyone".

Mr. Sarkis M - London

 

"Very helpful and often advice on a property".  Andy Stephenson

 

"A very knowledgeable company, honest and extremely helpful".

Camperversions Ltd

 

"Excellent service. Ray sorted the planning we needed even though we had several complaints against the planning filed.
Would use his services again if needed". Ryan Lee

 

"Excellent professional service with extensive knowledge, huge thanks to Ray".  Colin Riches

 

"Raymond was very helpful and provided sound advice free of charge. I will certainly use him in the future for any complex planning matters".

Théo Speaks MCIAT - owner of Speaks Design Services

 

"Our Neighbours Plans to build a Bungalow at the Rear of our Property were having a Negative Impact on our Home Life, we found Ashall Town Planning on Google and after a brief discussion with Ray, we later felt positive and hopeful as our minds were put at ease with his Professional Advice, Ray processed a Formal Objection on our behalf and the Application was Thankfully Refused, , don't worry about what Area you are living in, just give Ray a call, he will be on hand throughout the whole process".   Kerry Sale

 

"Ray has consistently delivered great service and great results, I would not hesitate to recommend him for any planning requirements".

Gary Kirkwood

 

"Ray From Ashall Town Planning has a wealth of invaluable experience.
Ashall were able to understand our immediate need, formulate an excellent strategy, navigate around the hurdles, quickly and efficiently, and expedite a successful outcome. I have no reservations in highly recommending Ray and Ashall Town Planning to anyone attempting to navigate the difficult and uncertain world of contentious planning applications".   John Oakes

 

 

"Ray has provided a thorough and detailed examination of a planning application and dispensed sound advice given a short time frame. I would describe his work as “jaw dropping-ly good” and many have commented on the level of detail which few have ever seen in other planning objections.

He has a wealth of knowledge and eye for detail. In addition his friendly and approachable manner is most welcome. I would highly recommend him to anyone without hesitation".  Alex Ormandy

 

"Ray is an excellent guy to deal with and very knowledgeable he really does know his work inside out. Not only is he knowledgeable and even deals with the most complicated issues. I’ve had the worse experience possible with my local council (St Helens) and although I only wanted to build a reasonable extension to my commercial property I had nothing but issues from my local council. After I appointed Ray he dealt with everything. Fought hard for me and eventually even though all the odds was stacked against me got me planning.

Ray will keep you informed. He will do anything he can to help you. He will be honest and straight with you. And he will do his up most to make your ideas a reality!

I will use Ray again, no question about that I cannot tell you the corner St Helens council attempted to push me in. If you are reading this and you are in the situation I was in I urge you for your own sanity to use Ashall Town Planing! 10/10 Many Thanks Ray an absolute god send!"

Fastlane Autocare

 

"Ray was thorough, professional diligent and responsive. Exceeded all our expectations. We were a group of over 300 objectors and Ray steered a determined clear pathway to a successful outcome".  Norris Womersley

 

"We highly recommend Ray Ashall. He was professional, speedy and an expert in his field. It feels good to have Ray on your side in an dispute or planning problem".  A J

 

"Throughout the Appeals process Ray has been extremely diligent and professional, and to that he managed to overturn a planning refusal. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough".   Joel Phillips

 

"From our first contact with Ray i found his service extremely prompt and informative. He guided us through the whole planning process he kept us updated at all times and thanks to his tenacious and professional approach with the Planning Officer we were delighted to receive a positive decision. I would most certainly recommend Ashall Town Planning.

Wendy Akrawi

 

"We chose Ray Ashall because of his experience in dealing with difficult planning applications, and his excellent success rate.

Our planning application was for a single story extension. We had ideas about how the roof should marry the house. However, Ray and his architect patiently explained why our initial plan would be impossible in relation to upper bedroom windows.

Ray's patient listening ear, and considered expertise, produced a solution which suited us perfectly, and which allowed much more light to flood in. We were delighted.

Their splendid service, prompt responses and attention to detail afforded a successful application, on time.

I would like to thank Ashall Town Planning for their excellent service".

Helena Paxton

 

"Highly productive and good in communicating details to his clients. Planning permission approved from his service".   Teck

 

"Excellent service, and very knowledgeable. We have relied on Ray for several planning interactions and we are very happy to recommend him".

Richard Young

 

"Thank you Ray for Steering the client and I through a very challenging planning application in the Greenbelt of Penkridge. In what seemed an impossible task to attain approval Ray Devised a method and strategy to negotiation and work towards a successful approval. It was often a very difficult and demanding process been told no by the council but Ray persevered in offering advice and another way forward at every step".

Glyn Ellis

Glyn Ellis (E.D Architecture Ltd)

 

"Ray provided an extremely knowledgeable and professional service to us. We were successful in our planning dealings which we attribute to Ray’s skill and experience . We have no hesitation in recommending him for your planning needs".   Yamin Mustafa

 

"Happy to recommend Ray’s business - he was easy to work with, timely and helpful - and reassuring with my elderly mother whose planning challenge it was. The planning application that Ashall challenged for us was rejected so we are delighted".   Joanna Carrington

 

"Ray has been exceptional throughout my planning process on a very complex building in green belt. He is professional yet personable and I would not hesitate to recommend his services".​  Ian Jones

 

"Glad to have found Ashall's. Gave me a quick and informative response and covered all the angles. Just what I needed".  Vannessa Mellor

 

"Great level of service received from Ray Ashall.
Kept us informed all the way through our planning application with phone calls (nice human touch) and written communications, he was knowledgeable and friendly.
Our experience was straight forward and easy, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend his services".  Paul Campion

 

"Excellent service and customer relations. This company dealt with our issue promptly and with very little disturbance to ourselves. Would highly recommend as they had great knowledge and expertise in their field".

Hanna Cairns

 

"I was having quite a bit of trouble with my local council trying to force me to stick to an agreement they had made with the previous owners of the properties that I purchased from. During this period, I was really distraught and tired with council. I was very lucky to find Raymond's business card and gave him a call. Ray was able to get the job done by the time I knew it. His knowledge, business acumen and professionalism is absolutely amazing. He has an unbelievable resolve to get the job done! I would definitely recommend Ashall Town Planning to anyone needing it!"   Mr Farook

 

"Ray is very knowledgeable, and made light work in overturning our refused planning application. What I thought would take months was dealt with in a efficient no nonsense manner, which resulted in planning approval being granted in a short space of time. Highly recommended".

Stephen Shingler

 

"Excellent service from start to finish - passed first time- very pleased and will certainly use again - should i have any planning issues".

Nicholas Owens

 

"Superb job. won our appeal with great communication and service".

Adrian Hall

 

"Very professional efficient service, Ray is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and quick to respond. We are still waiting planning decision but I feel that Ashall Town Planning has done everything possible to achieve the desired outcome".    Tracy Coulson

 

"Raymond Ashall won my planning issue all the way to planning inspectorate, overcoming dubious in the extreme local council activities involving present/former council employees".   Sidney

 

"Ashall Town Planning have worked with me on a number of projects. Ray's collaborative approach and incisive, timely advice has without a doubt made a significant contribution in each case. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ashall Town Planning to my clients to give the best possible chance of a successful outcome, especially for projects with complicated and difficult planning issues".   Edward Webb

 

"A first class service, delivered exactly what was required. Ray's extensive knowledge, experience and professionalism are evident in his work and I can highly recommend Ray".   Wendt Clubley

 

"Ray came to our project in the later stages after we were advised that Planning Permission would be refused. He rapidly, clearly and innovatively found a solution that allowed us to open the business as planned, albeit on a temporary basis, and even received an apology from the Planning Department concerned, as he knew the law better than they did! We have every confidence in a successful future application and will definitely be using his services again".    Peter Turner

 

"Ray Ashall worked with me on a number of planning objections, both to the local planning authority and the Planning Inspectorate. His thorough knowledge of planning regulations and procedures was a tremendous help. If you are facing difficulties with planning applications or objections, Ray will be able to help. Time limits on planning matters are often quite short. Ray is extremely responsive and produces high quality work quickly. This only comes with years of experience. I have no hesitation in recommending Ray Ashall to anyone who needs help with any planning matters".   Mike Chance

 

"Ray is a positive force of nature, and one we wish we’d brought into the planning process earlier. With plans for a beautiful Arts & Crafts home, our architect advised we did not need the help of a planning consultant. The plans were then refused, quite dismissively, by the Planning Dept. With Ray’s help, the same plans were subsequently approved on appeal, just as confidently. Superb!!"   Tim Robinson

 

"First class service from start to end. Highly recommended" Rosie Muxlow

 

"Ashall Town Planning provide me with an excellent service on a difficult case that required extensive knowledge of the planning systems within the UK. I recommend Ray to anybody requiring his services".

Tony Gledhill

 

"What others will say is impossible Ray tackles with gusto. Dedicated, thorough and hard working with a never say never attitude! Ray has steered us through 4 applications with the perfect outcome. I highly recommend him. Thank you Ray". Roy Maiden

 

"Ray dealt with a very delicate planning appeal for Liberty Leisure in Wychbold, which involved a very in depth planning appeal to obtain an extra 85 car parking spaces on a sensitive site . Ray won the appeal and from all of the Liberty Leisure team we would highly recommend his services".   Peter Hall

We provide professional town planning consultancy services in all 14 Local Authority Council Areas within Lancashire.

 

Blackburn with Darwen

Blackpool

Burnley

Chorley

Fylde

Hyndburn

Lancaster

Pendle

Preston

Ribble Valley

Rossendale

South Ribble

West Lancashire

Wyre

 

plus Lancashire County Council area regarding County planning matters.