Residential Planning | Arrow Planning

Bringing forward new communities with a positive legacy

Residential planning for development projects

Ranging from small schemes of 5 homes to new settlements of around 3,400 homes, we’re experienced residential planning consultants who have secured planning permissions and local plan allocations across a wide range of Local Planning Authorities.

We work with landowners, land promoters and developers to deliver successful residential planning projects, with particular expertise in Green Belt areas – including schemes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire and Essex, as well as wider sites throughout the UK.

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A clear, practical approach to residential planning

We keep things straightforward. We give clear advice, set out a strategy that works and help you navigate the planning process with confidence.

We’ll challenge you where needed – not to make things difficult but to make schemes better. That’s how we help unlock sites and move projects forward.

Experience across schemes of all sizes

Whether it’s a small residential development or a strategic site, we understand what it takes to get planning permission in different contexts and authorities.

Working across different regions means we know how local policies vary and how to respond to them, helping you avoid delays and keep your project moving.

Focused on quality, not just numbers

We push for well-designed, sustainable developments rather than schemes driven purely by volume.

Because good residential planning isn’t just about getting permission. It’s about creating places that work for people, for communities and for the long term.

Creating places with a lasting legacy

We want to help bring forward developments that leave a positive mark. Places that are known for the right reasons.

That means thinking beyond the immediate application and focusing on the bigger picture – how a place will function, grow and be experienced over time.

It depends on the scale and complexity of the project, as well as the Local Planning Authority. A straightforward application might take a few months, while larger or more sensitive sites can take significantly longer.

We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront and manage the process closely to avoid unnecessary delays.
Yes, that’s a big part of what we do.

We look at the planning context, identify risks early and shape a strategy that gives your scheme the best chance of success. That might involve pre-application discussions, design input or adjusting the approach before anything is submitted.
No, we work on a wide range of projects, from smaller schemes of a few homes through to large strategic sites and new settlements.

The approach changes depending on the scale but the focus is always the same: getting a scheme through planning in the most effective way.
We have strong experience working in Green Belt areas, where planning can be more complex and sensitive.

We understand the policy context and how to build a case that addresses those constraints, giving schemes the best possible chance of moving forward.
Yes, we often work alongside architects, project managers and other consultants.

We see ourselves as part of the wider team, helping to bring everything together and keep the planning side moving in the right direction.
As early as possible.

Bringing us in at the start means we can help shape the strategy, flag risks and avoid costly changes later on. It usually leads to a smoother, more efficient planning process.
We work with clients across the UK, with particular experience in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire and Essex.

If you’re unsure about a specific site, we’re always happy to have an initial conversation.
It’s about setting out the best route to achieve planning permission.

That includes understanding the policy context, deciding how to present the scheme, managing stakeholders and planning the steps needed to move things forward.