We recently received planning approval for an extension to an existing garage building in the rear … [Read More...] about Homeowner finally gets planning approval for garage extension
Here to help homeowners and businesses through the planning process
Here to help homeowners and businesses through the planning process.
Welcome to WPS Planning
We are WPS Planning Consultancy. A trusted and experienced independent planning consultancy based in Horsham, Sussex. Do you need help with any of these planning issues? Residential or commercial:
- Planning Applications
- Planning Triage Service
- Site Visit
- Application Submission Service
- Site Appraisals
- Planning Appeals
- Change of Use
- Certificate of Lawfulness
- Extensions
Lead Consultant Doug Wright has over 19 years experience in Planning, working with local authorities in London and across the South East.

Independent, Professional, Approachable
WPS Planning provides independent, affordable advice on all aspects of the planning process. Our clients find us friendly and easy to work with and we have an excellent track record in successful planning applications and appeals.
“Doug clarified the issues and it was all sorted out quickly and painlessly”
“Knowledgeable and professional”
“Had an immediate grip on key issues”
“Doug has an extensive understanding of planning issues, yet explains things clearly and straightforwardly”
What Our Clients Say
Doug’s thoughtful approach and my architect’s ability to share their drawings enabled Doug to achieve a positive result which I was truly grateful for.
Doug responded to my planning enquiry promptly and was kind enough to arrange a site visit to answer my family’s questions regarding potential planning permission potential. Although we decided not to proceed with the process his professional advice was invaluable to us.
Doug was highly recommended to provide expert advice which we needed to support our planning application.He has completed everything we needed to provide to the council in a very swift manner. He also gave us guidance on how to progress our application due to it not being straight forward with the property being listed locally.
An excellent summary of our objections to the planning application and a convincing argument to present our case for which we are very grateful.
We have used Doug before to object to a planning application. His report was clear and pertinent and helped us with our objections. Will certainly use him again.
Doug went the ‘extra mile!’ He has an extensive understanding of planning issues, yet explains things clearly and straightforwardly. Thank you Doug – we gladly recommend you!
Doug handled our planning from start to finish. He worked with the architect and myself making sure we understood the challenges, and guiding us to our finalised application. His knowledge was invaluable. I recommend him wholeheartedly.
Doug helped us to appeal for an extension to the front of our house We found him to be knowledgeable and professional. He was quick to communicate any issues. We have no hesitation in recommending him.
Doug was extremely helpful and efficient with assisting us with our Grade II Listed planning application. I would definitely recommend him.
Case Studies

Appeal against a Planning Decision? Why Bother?
If you’ve had a planning application refused you have probably thought about making an appeal … [Read More...] about Appeal against a Planning Decision? Why Bother?

Site Appraisal – the Key to a Successful Planning Application!
With our thorough, laser focused approach a Site Appraisal overcomes council objections and wins the … [Read More...] about Site Appraisal – the Key to a Successful Planning Application!
