Aspbury Planning & Heritage

Aspbury Planning & Heritage Ltd is an independent, multidisciplinary planning consultancy with a long-established reputation for delivering clear, practical and results-focused planning advice. Founded in the late 1970s, the firm began as a small specialist practice dedicated to helping landowners and developers navigate an increasingly complex planning system. Over more than four decades, Aspbury Planning & Heritage Ltd has grown into a respected national consultancy, recognised for its technical expertise, strong client relationships, and commitment to ethical, evidence-based planning.

Throughout its history, the company has played a key role in shaping sustainable development across the UK. Aspbury Planning & Heritage Ltd has supported major strategic projects—ranging from large-scale housing allocations and mixed-use regeneration schemes to commercial expansion, leisure facilities, and rural diversification initiatives. Its team of planners, urban designers, and heritage specialists are known for their ability to balance creativity with rigorous policy understanding, enabling clients to secure permissions that unlock long-term value.

One of the firm’s most notable achievements is its track record of delivering successful planning appeals and complex applications in challenging policy environments. Aspbury Planning & Heritage Ltd is highly regarded for its skilful negotiation with local authorities, its proficiency in preparing sound evidence for public inquiries, and its collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement. Over the years, the practice has also contributed to the development of local and neighbourhood plans, supporting both public and private sector clients through consultation, evidence gathering and strategic representation.

Aspbury Planning & Heritage Ltd operates across a wide range of sectors, including residential development, commercial and industrial projects, education and healthcare facilities, minerals and waste, renewable energy, heritage and conservation, and rural and agricultural enterprises. This breadth of experience enables the firm to deliver holistic, integrated planning solutions tailored to each client’s objectives.

With a legacy built on professionalism, integrity and technical excellence, Aspbury Planning Ltd continues to evolve—helping shape places that are economically viable, environmentally responsible, and genuinely rooted in community needs.