Planning Applications

Planning Permission and Change of Use

We have been involved in the business of licensing restaurants, shops, take a ways, pubs, clubs and bars for over 20 years. In some instances planning permission or change of use for the premises is required. PLT can assist with all aspects of both planning and licensing a new or existing business premises.

Our expert team of licensing consultants and professional Surveyors will help guide you through the complex world of planning and licensing.

Simply call us on 01242 222188 to discuss your proposed project.

Professional Structural Survey

Purchasing or leasing a property is a big financial commitment; the best way to reach an informed decision on such an important investment is to have an Independent Professional Building Survey carried out on the property.


Commissioning your own survey is the simple and most economical way to avoid any unpleasant and costly surprises and it should be viewed as an investment.

Our professional surveyors are here to help you select the right premises to allow you to put down secure foundations for the future.

We have a dedicated team that are relied upon by many of our existing commercial, domestic and industrial clients to provide a high quality Building Surveying service.

Our services included:
  • Commercial property transfer - pre-acquisition or pre-lease
  • (Public Houses, Hotels, Restaurants, Night Clubs, Casino's, Shops etc.
  • Change of use A3 or A5 etc
  • New signage and shop fronts
  • Full premises licence application service
  • Detailed floor plans for alcohol licence applications
  • Domestic property transfer - pre-acquisition or pre-lease
  • Industrial property transfer - pre-acquisition or pre-lease
  • Domestic, commercial and industrial property defect analysis
CAD service for domestic, industrial and commercial, Licensing plans, elevations and floor plans etc

As a potential tenant or purchaser of a property you should be fully informed on its condition. At PLT Surveyors we offer our clients the peace of mind and security of a professional independent survey – it makes sense.

Call our Planning Department now to discuss your requirements
Tel: 01242 222188