What Our Clients Say
House Extension in the Green Belt
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We’re thrilled that our planning application for a house extension in Abinger Hammer was approved, especially given the complicated issues with the Green Belt and AONB.
Red Box Planning were helpful and professional throughout, and persistent when dealing with the Council.
They really understood the challenges of our site and put together a strong case that made all the difference.
Thanks to their expertise, we can now move ahead with our plan.
Anyone considering using Red Box Planning, look no further, you won’t be disappointed...
Mr & Mrs Fairless (house extension in Guildford Borough)
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October 2025
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Replacement Garage
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We are delighted that we chose Red Box Planning, a local Surrey company with many years of experience, to undertake all of the planning aspects of our garage project. They took care of everything, explaining the process in plain English. Nothing was too much trouble and they made what could have been stressful feel really straightforward.
Great Bookham resident
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September 2025
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Replacement dwelling in the South Downs National Park
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Red Box Planning provided outstanding support throughout my planning application process within the South Downs National Park. My project involved the replacement of a dwelling and the sensitive redevelopment of redundant farm buildings—requiring careful consideration of heritage constraints, ecological impacts, and strict planning policy. The team’s expertise was evident from the outset. They navigated the complex heritage and ecology issues with professionalism and clarity, ensuring my proposal was both policy-compliant and sensitive to its rural setting. Their communication was prompt, thorough, and always helpful. I am incredibly grateful for their guidance and would not hesitate to recommend Red Box Planning to anyone dealing with challenging rural or National Park planning matters.
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July 2025
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Annex in Guildford
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We submitted what we thought was a straightforward planning application which had local precedents. Unfortunately, the planning officer did not agree.
Red Box and in particular, Megan was unrelenting in her pursuit of the officer pointing out the various precedents which concluded in with an approval.
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Communications with the officer were particularly challenging but Megan was relentless which finally resulted in a successful application.
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June 2025
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Detached outbuilding in Surrey
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Red Box helped us win a two year planning battle by getting both the original planning refusal overturned and enforcement notice (which had wider scope than the planning refusal) quashed.
This was of huge significance to us as a family and Helen and Megan were a pleasure to work with, doing so collaboratively to ensure that our concerns were fully represented and the most compelling planning arguments put forward.
We are already in discussions with Red Box about further building work for which planning approval will again be required.
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May 2025
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Planning support for changes to Grade I listed building - Brighton and Hove City Council
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Working with Red Box Planning has been a game-changer for my projects and instrumental in achieving successful planning applications for my clients.
Their expertise in navigating complex & confusing planning regulations, coupled with their proactive and solution-focused approach, has been invaluable.
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They always provide clear, strategic advice that helps streamline the planning process, allowing me to focus on the design without having to worry about any unexpected delays. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and committed to achieving the best outcomes.
I would highly recommend Red Box Planning to anyone looking for expert planning support.
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Matthew Goodchild, Architectural Designer - March 2025​
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Appeal for Reinstatement of Permitted Development Rights on new dwelling - Tandridge District Council
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We have been working through a complex planning application for a few years and thought we had reached a rather disappointing endpoint after permitted development rights were withdrawn by the local council.
Helen and Megan took on our case and have offered first class advice throughout in appealing the decision and I’m delighted with the positive outcome they have delivered. A great friendly service with complete transparency and honesty – thank you!
Tom and Yvonne Bennington - June 2024
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Planning Permission for Home Office - Charlwood, Surrey (Mole Valley District Council)
Helen and Megan removed the complexities of submitting a planning application for me
in a conservation area.
Their expertise, support and advice throughout the process has been fantastic. I can’t recommend them highly enough and will be using them when I am next in need!
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Mr N Freeman - December 2023
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Planning Permission for Garden Building - Farnham, Surrey
Red Box Planning were recommended to us. The help and advice Helen and Megan gave us was time efficient, professional & thorough.
They visited the site and looked where the replacement building would go, took measurements and photos of the site and surrounding area. Close-ups included photos of the rotten existing wooden structure.
Their submission was extremely thorough including details of all elements required.
The planning permission was granted without any further request for information and ahead of schedule.
We would highly recommend Red Box Planning and would not hesitate to use their services again in the future.
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N & J Pritchard - October 2023
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Planning application for house extension in Waverley Borough
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It was a pleasure to work with Red Box Planning, who were recommended to us when obtaining planning permission for an extension on our house in Shamley Green. Megan and team were professional and efficient from start to finish. We did experience a delay, through no fault of the Red Box team, but the issue was picked up quickly and Megan dealt with all communications managing to reduce the delay by a week.
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H.Richardson, Shamley Green
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Planning application for house extension in East Hants
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Red Box Planning prepared and submitted our application for an extension to our house in the East Hampshire District. Their work was professional and accurate. They explained the process and managed the application until planning permission was granted.
I wouldn’t hesitate to use them for town planning support in the future.
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Mr & Mrs Hawes, East Hampshire
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Planning appeal for four new houses in Waverley Borough
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Red Box Planning helped us from start to finish with our planning appeal to redevelop an outdated house into four terraced houses. Both Helen and Megan were professional, knowledgeable and really think from the developer's perspective. Communication was quick and all deadlines were met. Red Box took all the communication with the council and the Planning Inspectorate out of our hands, presented our case and advised us during the process where needed. As first time developers they were patient and understanding with us and really helped guide us through the whole process. I can recommend Red Box for any project in the Waverley council.
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B Groot, Godalming
Planning application and Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed development in Guildford Borough
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Red Box Planning have provided us with planning advice and provided the relevant planning documentation in relation to applications for planning consent or, where appropriate, for a certificate of lawfulness for miscellaneous proposed works in a conservation area. They are thoroughly professional, responsive, competent, constructive and a delight to work with.
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Customer, East Clandon
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Planning and Listed Building Consent applications in South Downs National Park
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I needed the expertise and experience of a planner to help us prepare an application that would satisfy the South Down National Park Authority's challenging requirements and processes. Red Box Planning were recommended by a neighbour. Helen and Megan quickly responded and prepared and submitted a smooth and successful application for planning and listed building consents for solar panels.
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P. Monger, Fernhurst
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