700+
Objections Submitted
60%+
resulting in refusal, withdrawal or revision
RTPI Chartered
Planning Objection Consultant
135+
5★ Reviews
Real Reviews from our Satisfied Clients.
How It Works.
Starting a planning objection can feel overwhelming. Objection Experts makes the process clear, focused and straightforward. Our approach is carefully structured so that every objection is properly presented, professionally argued and given the strongest possible impact. Here is how the process works:
I Know What Persuades Planning Officers Because I Have Been A Planning Officer!
Objection Experts is led by me, Owen Hoare, an RTPI Chartered Town Planner who has worked inside local councils, the Planning Inspectorate, and private practice. That mix means I understand how applications are assessed, how decisions are made, and where weaknesses hide in the small print.
Since 2023, I have prepared and submitted more than 700 planning objection letters for homeowners, residents’ associations, action groups, businesses, and parish councils across the UK.
Owen Hoare – RTPI Chartered Town Planner
Recent Outcomes.
Up to date with the August 2026 NPPF
On 17 August 2026 the Government replaced the National Planning Policy Framework with a completely rewritten version, the biggest change to national planning policy in over a decade. Paragraph numbers are gone, replaced by policy codes (Policies S3 to S6 for the presumption in favour of sustainable development, GB1 to GB8 for Green Belt, F1 to F9 for flood risk), and the new Framework applies to every decision made from that date, including applications submitted under the old rules.
An objection citing an outdated paragraph number tells the case officer it’s out of date before they’ve read the argument. We’ve rebuilt our case strategy around the August 2026 Framework, so every objection we draft cites the policy that will actually decide your case.
Common Questions.
Yes. We work with homeowners, communities, and businesses across the whole of the UK. Planning policy is national, and we research the relevant local policies for your council as part of every objection.
You can, but planning officers give more weight to objections that reference specific policies, standards, and material planning considerations. A professional objection written by a planning objection consultant speaks the language that decision-makers use, which is why it carries more influence than a personal letter.
Fees typically start from £350+VAT. We provide a fixed, up-front fee after reviewing the application. This ensures that we can put the right amount of time into your specific planning objection. There are no hidden costs. The initial consultation is free and there is no obligation to proceed.
We regularly work to tight deadlines, including delivering planning objections on the same day in some cases. If your deadline is urgent, let us know when you get in touch and we will prioritise your case.
Over 60% of the applications we submit planning objections to are refused, withdrawn or altered to our clients satisfaction.