Rubix Planning
Chartered Town Planners
England’s planning landscape is constantly evolving, and navigating its complexity can be challenging without specialist expertise. Whether you are a homeowner seeking approval for an extension, a business pursuing expansion, or a developer preparing a residential project, understanding the planning system is essential.
At Rubix Planning, we make it our mission to demystify the planning process. We specialise in translating the intricacies of UK planning legislation and guidance into a structured, manageable approach that supports confident decision-making and sound outcomes.
Our team combines deep planning expertise with our in-house design studio, enabling us to integrate planning strategy and architectural understanding in every project. This holistic approach enhances both technical precision and visual clarity in submissions.
We have a proven track record of guiding schemes to successful outcomes, tailored to site context, policy requirements and client objectives. Our experts are available to discuss your project and provide practical, policy-grounded advice.
Explore Our Services
Rubix Planning provides a comprehensive range of planning services across London and the South East, supporting projects from early feasibility through to planning applications and planning appeals. We advise on planning permission, development strategy and site constraints, alongside specialist areas including listed buildings, heritage and conservation, and in-house architectural drawings and CGI. Our approach combines clear planning judgement with accurate, policy-led submissions to ensure proposals are robust, well-presented and positioned for approval.
Practical planning clarity at the outset
Practical planning guidance at the earliest stage, helping you understand what is realistic before designs are fixed or budgets committed. We review policy, constraints and local authority expectations to create a clear route forward.
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Key Support Includes
- Initial planning appraisals
- Site and policy review
- Development potential advice
- Pre-application strategy
- Planning risk and timescale assessment
From concept to consent
Professional management of planning applications from first draft to final decision. We coordinate consultants, prepare the required documents and present proposals in a clear, policy-led and persuasive way that reflects the specific requirements of each scheme.
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Key Support Includes
- New build dwellings and residential development
- Extensions, alterations and householder proposals
- Change of use and mixed-use schemes
- Advertisement consent applications
- Agricultural and rural development
- Permitted development and prior approvals
Expert representation when it matters most
Focused and effective representation where planning permission has been refused, not determined, or where enforcement action is involved. We prepare structured cases grounded in policy, evidence and sound planning judgement.
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Key Support Includes
- Written representations
- Informal hearings and public inquiries
- Grounds of appeal preparation
- Enforcement appeals and responses
- Procedural and strategic advice
Sensitive change for historic places
Specialist planning advice for historic buildings and special designated areas. We help clients achieve change while protecting the character and significance that makes a place special.
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Key Support Includes
- Listed building consent
- Conservation area advice
- Heritage impact assessments
- Significance analysis
- Design development guidance
Professional documents that support decisions
Clear, well-structured planning documents that explain proposals in a way decision makers can rely on. We prepare reports that address policy tests and support successful outcomes.
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Key Support Includes
- Planning statements
- Design and access statements
- Heritage statements
- CIL & S106 Specialist Advisory Services
- Bespoke Planning Policy Research
Compliant visuals for successful approvals
Compliant visuals for successful approvals. From measured surveys to detailed drawing packages and professional visuals, we produce accurate representations that reflect existing conditions and proposed change, helping local planners and stakeholders interpret your scheme without ambiguity.
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Key Support Includes
- Measured site surveys and existing plans
- Existing and proposed drawing packages
- Site plans, floor plans and elevations
- Visualisations and CGIs where required
- Drawing updates during the application process
Planning Services Tailored to You
We support homeowners, businesses and developers with planning applications, planning permission, planning appeals and development strategy across a wide range of projects.
Homeowners
Extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings and navigating permitted development or planning permission with clarity and confidence.
Homeowner ServicesCommercial
Change of use, signage, operational requirements and managing planning constraints for business premises and sites.
Commercial ServicesDevelopers
Feasibility, site optimisation, planning applications and appeals for residential and mixed-use development projects.
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Why Choose Rubix Planning
Advice grounded in experience
Rubix Planning is a chartered town planning consultancy providing clear, independent advice on residential, commercial and complex development projects across London and the South East.
We specialise in navigating the UK planning system with precision, combining policy expertise, strategic judgement and practical delivery to guide proposals from early feasibility through to decision.
Our advice is evidence-led, policy-grounded and commercially aware. We focus on reducing risk, anticipating objections and presenting planning arguments that decision-makers can rely upon. Our approach combines chartered planning expertise, integrated architectural delivery and rigorous policy-led analysis.
Experience
Our Chartered Town Planners and architectural team manage every stage of the planning process, from early strategy through to determination. With a proven track record across London and the South East, we guide complex planning submissions with clarity, precision and professionalism.
Integration
We provide a fully integrated planning and design service, preparing planning strategy, drawings and supporting statements as a comprehensive package. This joined-up approach improves clarity, reduces risk and supports efficient decision-making.
Trust
Trust underpins how we work. We provide clear, step-by-step advice, set realistic expectations and keep clients fully informed throughout the planning process, even where proposals are complex or sensitive.
Partnership
We work collaboratively with trusted engineers, ecologists, heritage consultants and other specialists to meet technical and statutory requirements. This ensures proposals are robust, coordinated and aligned with a clear planning strategy.
Urban & Rural Expertise
We advise on planning matters across cities, towns, villages and countryside locations, where context, policy designation and land use constraints vary significantly. Our experience spans complex urban environments, historic town centres and sensitive rural settings, enabling planning strategy to be tailored carefully to the characteristics of each site and its policy context.
Planning in Towns and Cities
Development within urban areas requires a detailed understanding of local plan policy, design guidance and the relationship between new development and its surroundings. We advise on proposals within cities, town centres and established settlements, where considerations such as heritage significance, townscape impact and intensity of use are often central to decision-making.
- Central London and metropolitan boroughs
- Town centre and mixed-use development
- Conservation Areas, listed buildings and heritage-led proposals
- Commercial, residential and change-of-use schemes
Rural Planning
Development in rural areas is subject to a more restrictive policy framework, with careful scrutiny applied to matters such as countryside protection, landscape impact, settlement boundaries and functional need. Rubix Planning advises landowners, homeowners and small developers on rural proposals including new dwellings, agricultural buildings and changes of use, providing clear, policy-led advice to maximise prospects of success.
- Agricultural buildings and operational farm development
- Rural diversification and changes of use
- Outbuildings, conversions and residential proposals
- Green Belt, countryside and AONB policy assessment
Client Testimonials
We are proud to work with homeowners, landowners and developers across London and the South East. Clients value clear advice, careful policy analysis and a proactive, responsive approach from the outset.
Enforcement Appeal Success
Tom at Rubix Planning is absolutely brilliant. I would highly recommend him for any planning help that you might need. We had an incredibly stressful and unfair planning dispute that we found ourselves in and from start to finish Tom was professional, timely and very supportive. Thank you so much Tom.
Large Householder Extension Project
Its always a pleasure to work with professional company. Highly recommend
New Dwelling
We’ve used Rubix Planning for a number of projects, a large extension and most recently a garden building. We’ve had excellent service and have been guided through the process clearly and efficiently.
We highly recommend Rubix Planning a 5 star service
Householder Extension Project
Tom was very professional and helpful throughout. Nothing was too much trouble and he was always happy to discuss any ideas and helped with suggestions.
I have no hesitation in recommending Tom and the fantastic service he provides
Meet the Director
Rubix Planning is led by Tom, a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) with experience advising on a wide range of planning applications, appeals and development strategies across London and the South East.
Tom’s approach is practical and policy-led. Each project starts with a clear view on planning risk, likely officer considerations, and the evidence needed to support a robust submission. Clients benefit from straightforward advice, responsive communication and careful attention to the details that influence outcomes.
- Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI)
- Policy-led strategy, clear reporting and realistic advice
- Experience across householder, heritage and small to medium scale development proposals
