Professional Planning Advice
Providing planning consultancy to developers, landowners and householders.
We are based in Coventry but can provide planning advice across England.
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to make the planning process as easy and fast as possible, helping householders and small business owners get the decisions they want.
Forget the complicated jargon and costly advice from councils; we operate with an ethical, honest, and high-standard approach. providing a tailored service that focuses on individual clients, not large-scale developers.
Coventry Based Planning Consultant
We provide solutions for a range of planning needs, including specialising in:
- New and replacement dwellings
- Change of use
- Listed buildings and conservation areas
- Certificates of lawful development
- Class Q conversions
- Appeals
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About Me
“I am a Chartered Town Planner with a BA in History and Theory of Art from University of Kent at Canterbury, an MSc in Spatial Planning from Oxford Brookes University and Post Graduate Diploma from Birmingham City University.
I have 18 years of planning experience across the West Midlands and Warwickshire.”
Michelle Hill BA (Hons) MSc MRTPI
Director of Simple Planning Solutions Ltd
Why Choose Us
As a leading planning consultant based in Coventry, Simple Planning Solutions Ltd offers independent, low-cost planning advice to Local Planning Authorities, Planning Consultancies, Landowners, Developers and Householders.
Planning Expert
15 years experience in local authority planning and enforcement.
RTPI Accreditation
With RTPI membership, we offer the gold standard of planning.
Local Expertise
We have expert knowledge of the areas such as Warwickshire, West Midlands, Yorksire and the North East.
Peace of Mind
Before spending money on expensive architectural drawings, it makes sense to contact us for professional planning advice.
New Developments
We have experience in promoting sites for development through the local development plan process.
Rural Projects
We have specialist knowledge in rural planning solutions. Using our experience we can secure planning permission to make your dream project a reality.
Trusted Reviews
I had a fantastic experience with Simple Planning Solutions Ltd. in securing planning permission for a single-storey rear extension—something that had previously been rejected. Their expertise made all the difference. A special thank you to Michelle for her professionalism, clear communication, and pleasant conduct throughout the entire process. Her support and guidance truly made it a smooth and successful journey.
I had a fantastic experience with Simple Planning Solutions Ltd. in securing planning permission for a single-storey rear extension—something that had previously been rejected. Their expertise made all the difference. A special thank you to Michelle for her professionalism, clear communication, and pleasant conduct throughout the entire process. Her support and guidance truly made it a smooth and successful journey.
It was a pleasure dealing with Michelle and she is extremely willing to help and assist in any way she can.
Very knowledgeable and resourceful in her line of work, she is able to efficiently and effectively direct you in any matters regarding planning etc..
Capable of guiding you through the process from start to finish throughout your project or endeavours, answering any queries and providing assistance in resolving any issues you may come across along the way, she is sure to make your planning application experience a stress free and straightforward process.
Would recommend and will be using again in future.
Very knowledgeable and resourceful in her line of work, she is able to efficiently and effectively direct you in any matters regarding planning etc..
Capable of guiding you through the process from start to finish throughout your project or endeavours, answering any queries and providing assistance in resolving any issues you may come across along the way, she is sure to make your planning application experience a stress free and straightforward process.
Would recommend and will be using again in future.
It was a pleasure dealing with Michelle and she is extremely willing to help and assist in any way she can.
Very knowledgeable and resourceful in her line of work, she is able to efficiently and effectively direct you in any matters regarding planning etc..
Capable of guiding you through the process from start to finish throughout your project or endeavours, answering any queries and providing assistance in resolving any issues you may come across along the way, she is sure to make your planning application experience a stress free and straightforward process.
Would recommend and will be using again in future.
Very knowledgeable and resourceful in her line of work, she is able to efficiently and effectively direct you in any matters regarding planning etc..
Capable of guiding you through the process from start to finish throughout your project or endeavours, answering any queries and providing assistance in resolving any issues you may come across along the way, she is sure to make your planning application experience a stress free and straightforward process.
Would recommend and will be using again in future.
Thank you for the excellent service, support and guidance that Michelle - Simply planning solutions - provided to us.
We received the fantastic news of being successful in our appeal and being granted our LDC.
We would not hesitate on recommending your services.
Thank you again Mark and Vicki
We received the fantastic news of being successful in our appeal and being granted our LDC.
We would not hesitate on recommending your services.
Thank you again Mark and Vicki
Thank you for the excellent service, support and guidance that Michelle - Simply planning solutions - provided to us.
We received the fantastic news of being successful in our appeal and being granted our LDC.
We would not hesitate on recommending your services.
Thank you again Mark and Vicki
We received the fantastic news of being successful in our appeal and being granted our LDC.
We would not hesitate on recommending your services.
Thank you again Mark and Vicki
I honestly cannot praise Michelle enough. I have a listed building and was at my wits end trying to work out exactly what my local council required of me. In desperation I found Michelle on a Google search and she was absolutely marvellous. She took over everything, dealt with the replacement window company, the architect and the council and magically I had listed building consent within a very short space of time. I was told up front what the cost would be and there were no hidden extras. I will definitely be using Simple Planning Solutions again as I have more work which requires consent. Thank you Michelle you lifted a huge weight from my shoulders!
I honestly cannot praise Michelle enough. I have a listed building and was at my wits end trying to work out exactly what my local council required of me. In desperation I found Michelle on a Google search and she was absolutely marvellous. She took over everything, dealt with the replacement window company, the architect and the council and magically I had listed building consent within a very short space of time. I was told up front what the cost would be and there were no hidden extras. I will definitely be using Simple Planning Solutions again as I have more work which requires consent. Thank you Michelle you lifted a huge weight from my shoulders!
Very professional, informative, explained everything in a clear and understandable manner. Was timely and honest. Would definitely recommend. Great value for money x
Very professional, informative, explained everything in a clear and understandable manner. Was timely and honest. Would definitely recommend. Great value for money x
Michelle offered me a good service. She will update you of the process
Anytime you call she will fine time for you. Good customer service.
Anytime you call she will fine time for you. Good customer service.
Michelle offered me a good service. She will update you of the process
Anytime you call she will fine time for you. Good customer service.
Anytime you call she will fine time for you. Good customer service.
A HUGE thank you to Michelle for pointing me in the right direction with the very difficult job of ‘planning permission’ for replacing my out dated Septic Tank. Not only was it six star advice, it was all done within 24 hours. THANK YOU again, regards, John.
A HUGE thank you to Michelle for pointing me in the right direction with the very difficult job of ‘planning permission’ for replacing my out dated Septic Tank. Not only was it six star advice, it was all done within 24 hours. THANK YOU again, regards, John.
Michelle is very helpful and responsive. I contacted her for some initial advice on a project and the advice was excellent. Thank you!
Michelle is very helpful and responsive. I contacted her for some initial advice on a project and the advice was excellent. Thank you!
I had the pleasure of working with Michelle, who demonstrated exceptional expertise in her role. She proactively took the initiative and was instrumental in helping me secure planning permission. Great work—thank you, Michelle!
I had the pleasure of working with Michelle, who demonstrated exceptional expertise in her role. She proactively took the initiative and was instrumental in helping me secure planning permission. Great work—thank you, Michelle!
Michelle is excellent and I can't recommend Simple Planning Solution Ltd enough. Our application had a complex history and we were not expecting a positive result, however Michelle managed to achieve a quick, efficient and very positive outcome. Thanks so much. Happy to give a more detailed reference if needed
Michelle is excellent and I can't recommend Simple Planning Solution Ltd enough. Our application had a complex history and we were not expecting a positive result, however Michelle managed to achieve a quick, efficient and very positive outcome. Thanks so much. Happy to give a more detailed reference if needed
We were recommended Simple Planning Solutions by a friend, and choosing Michelle was the best decision we made. She handled our farm's change of use planning for dog kennels and dog fields on green belt land with such expertise. Michelle was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire planning process.
From site visits to quick responses, she was always there for us, even replying to the council on our behalf while on holiday! Her dedication and professionalism were truly impressive.
Top-notch service, highly recommended! We will definitely be using Michelle for all our future planning applications on other projects.
And the best part? Planning granted! 😁🙌
From site visits to quick responses, she was always there for us, even replying to the council on our behalf while on holiday! Her dedication and professionalism were truly impressive.
Top-notch service, highly recommended! We will definitely be using Michelle for all our future planning applications on other projects.
And the best part? Planning granted! 😁🙌
We were recommended Simple Planning Solutions by a friend, and choosing Michelle was the best decision we made. She handled our farm's change of use planning for dog kennels and dog fields on green belt land with such expertise. Michelle was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire planning process.
From site visits to quick responses, she was always there for us, even replying to the council on our behalf while on holiday! Her dedication and professionalism were truly impressive.
Top-notch service, highly recommended! We will definitely be using Michelle for all our future planning applications on other projects.
And the best part? Planning granted! 😁🙌
From site visits to quick responses, she was always there for us, even replying to the council on our behalf while on holiday! Her dedication and professionalism were truly impressive.
Top-notch service, highly recommended! We will definitely be using Michelle for all our future planning applications on other projects.
And the best part? Planning granted! 😁🙌
Michelle Hill made the entire process entirely seamless with exceptional customer service and friendly yet professional advice. Simple Planning Solutions gets a big 10 out of 10 for value for money and customer service. Michelle made me feel at ease throughout. Highly recommend.
Michelle Hill made the entire process entirely seamless with exceptional customer service and friendly yet professional advice. Simple Planning Solutions gets a big 10 out of 10 for value for money and customer service. Michelle made me feel at ease throughout. Highly recommend.
Michelle Hill achieved the planning permission that was needed for Stables, was an absolute pleasure to work with and made the process straight forward
Michelle Hill achieved the planning permission that was needed for Stables, was an absolute pleasure to work with and made the process straight forward
Michelle promptly visited us, was very knowledgeable and very thoroughly guided us. This was followed up with a suprisingly comprehensive report. Without hesitation reccomended.
Michelle promptly visited us, was very knowledgeable and very thoroughly guided us. This was followed up with a suprisingly comprehensive report. Without hesitation reccomended.
The level of service provided by Michelle was exceptional, she went above and beyond every single day to ensure my application for change of usage was a success.
The complications implemented by the council caused alot of stress for me but Michelle overcame every obstacle.
Highly recommended and will always use in the future, thank you again!
The complications implemented by the council caused alot of stress for me but Michelle overcame every obstacle.
Highly recommended and will always use in the future, thank you again!
The level of service provided by Michelle was exceptional, she went above and beyond every single day to ensure my application for change of usage was a success.
The complications implemented by the council caused alot of stress for me but Michelle overcame every obstacle.
Highly recommended and will always use in the future, thank you again!
The complications implemented by the council caused alot of stress for me but Michelle overcame every obstacle.
Highly recommended and will always use in the future, thank you again!
Simple Planning..Simply Stunning!!
Excellent Service!! Michelle has been amazing. She is an experienced planning officer who is able to provide a wealth of knowledge and information. Thanks to her advice and her application support document, we have recently had our application approved which we are over the moon about. Michelle has helped at every stage and has worked with the surveyors, architect and most recently negotiated with the planning officer during the application to ensure approval. Her fees are very reasonable and she is so easy to talk to and deal with. Very few of us who are not in the industry have the knowledge to support these complex applications to give them the best chance of success and I think this possibly the best money I have ever spent for her help with this project. I can't recommend Simply Planning enough. Well deserved 5 stars!!
Excellent Service!! Michelle has been amazing. She is an experienced planning officer who is able to provide a wealth of knowledge and information. Thanks to her advice and her application support document, we have recently had our application approved which we are over the moon about. Michelle has helped at every stage and has worked with the surveyors, architect and most recently negotiated with the planning officer during the application to ensure approval. Her fees are very reasonable and she is so easy to talk to and deal with. Very few of us who are not in the industry have the knowledge to support these complex applications to give them the best chance of success and I think this possibly the best money I have ever spent for her help with this project. I can't recommend Simply Planning enough. Well deserved 5 stars!!
Simple Planning..Simply Stunning!!
Excellent Service!! Michelle has been amazing. She is an experienced planning officer who is able to provide a wealth of knowledge and information. Thanks to her advice and her application support document, we have recently had our application approved which we are over the moon about. Michelle has helped at every stage and has worked with the surveyors, architect and most recently negotiated with the planning officer during the application to ensure approval. Her fees are very reasonable and she is so easy to talk to and deal with. Very few of us who are not in the industry have the knowledge to support these complex applications to give them the best chance of success and I think this possibly the best money I have ever spent for her help with this project. I can't recommend Simply Planning enough. Well deserved 5 stars!!
Excellent Service!! Michelle has been amazing. She is an experienced planning officer who is able to provide a wealth of knowledge and information. Thanks to her advice and her application support document, we have recently had our application approved which we are over the moon about. Michelle has helped at every stage and has worked with the surveyors, architect and most recently negotiated with the planning officer during the application to ensure approval. Her fees are very reasonable and she is so easy to talk to and deal with. Very few of us who are not in the industry have the knowledge to support these complex applications to give them the best chance of success and I think this possibly the best money I have ever spent for her help with this project. I can't recommend Simply Planning enough. Well deserved 5 stars!!
Michelle responded quickly to mine and my husband’s initial inquiry and offered a free high level assessment of the proposal. She came back the next day and we really appreciated her view and honesty over the unlikelihood of achieving what we wanted. She was clear and explained her thoughts. She could have dragged out the process or said she needed to perform a costly assessment but she didn’t. We hugely valued this. Would definitely recommend.
Michelle responded quickly to mine and my husband’s initial inquiry and offered a free high level assessment of the proposal. She came back the next day and we really appreciated her view and honesty over the unlikelihood of achieving what we wanted. She was clear and explained her thoughts. She could have dragged out the process or said she needed to perform a costly assessment but she didn’t. We hugely valued this. Would definitely recommend.
Excellent service and a fantastic result! Michelle made the whole process easy and stress free, she provided expert advice and managed the application process on our behalf. If you’re struggling with planning, you should give Simple Planning Solutions a call.
Excellent service and a fantastic result! Michelle made the whole process easy and stress free, she provided expert advice and managed the application process on our behalf. If you’re struggling with planning, you should give Simple Planning Solutions a call.
We appointed Michelle to act on our behalf to appeal against an enforcement notice served upon us. Michelle was prompt to deal with this, preparing the appeal statement within a week ready for submission. We have recently had the Appeal Decision in our favour. Result!
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
We appointed Michelle to act on our behalf to appeal against an enforcement notice served upon us. Michelle was prompt to deal with this, preparing the appeal statement within a week ready for submission. We have recently had the Appeal Decision in our favour. Result!
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Michelle at Simple Planning Solutions is my go to for heritage related advice including the supply of heritage impact assessments and post permission building recording. Excellent service!
Michelle at Simple Planning Solutions is my go to for heritage related advice including the supply of heritage impact assessments and post permission building recording. Excellent service!
I was totally lost and confused as to how to move forward with my planning application, a friend recommended Michelle and I’m so glad they did, she made me understand the process and made it really easy to move forward, I’m delighted with the service, price, and result I got! Highly recommend
I was totally lost and confused as to how to move forward with my planning application, a friend recommended Michelle and I’m so glad they did, she made me understand the process and made it really easy to move forward, I’m delighted with the service, price, and result I got! Highly recommend
Michelle helped with my planning application extremely professional throughout having completed the process and getting the application passed, very happy with the service form start to finish and would highly recommend Michelle
Michelle helped with my planning application extremely professional throughout having completed the process and getting the application passed, very happy with the service form start to finish and would highly recommend Michelle
Thank you Michelle, for your patience perseverance and determination! We got the result in the end and all thanks to you! Great knowledge, understanding and advice! Can’t recommend Michelle enough for anyone looking for planning help! X
Thank you Michelle, for your patience perseverance and determination! We got the result in the end and all thanks to you! Great knowledge, understanding and advice! Can’t recommend Michelle enough for anyone looking for planning help! X
The information that was given to us by Michelle was professionally and clearly explained to us as to why we wouldn’t be successful in our planning application at this stage. Michelle dealt with our query in a prompt and friendly manner.
The information that was given to us by Michelle was professionally and clearly explained to us as to why we wouldn’t be successful in our planning application at this stage. Michelle dealt with our query in a prompt and friendly manner.
Michelle was more than helpful navigating with planning even assisting me after we had the planning refused and we manged to secure the planning helping keeping my business of years going in these hard times I would recommend Michelle to anyone needing planning.
She also helped me secure my builders for the job
She also helped me secure my builders for the job
Michelle was more than helpful navigating with planning even assisting me after we had the planning refused and we manged to secure the planning helping keeping my business of years going in these hard times I would recommend Michelle to anyone needing planning.
She also helped me secure my builders for the job
She also helped me secure my builders for the job
Great service, held our hand all the way through our planning application and kept us updated throughout - resulting in an approval from a notoriously difficult local council!
Great service, held our hand all the way through our planning application and kept us updated throughout - resulting in an approval from a notoriously difficult local council!
We had a unusual change of use planning application. Michelle immediately understood what was needed to manage our planning application. Knowledgeable, professional and easy to work with.
We had a unusual change of use planning application. Michelle immediately understood what was needed to manage our planning application. Knowledgeable, professional and easy to work with.
Fantastic service from Michelle; her knowledge and experience really helped me to get the result I needed. Prompt replies to questions and work carried out were also part of the excellent service received.
Fantastic service from Michelle; her knowledge and experience really helped me to get the result I needed. Prompt replies to questions and work carried out were also part of the excellent service received.
Michelle played a key part in helping us process are application with Coventry city council.
we where working against the clock to obtain a Lawful Development certificate allowing us to be able to complete the sale of are home.
she was very quick and professorial in her response to are inquiry and after tell her the situation we were in, she was able to come to are home to take pitchers and get the application in to the council very promptly. which we would not have been able to do without her support.
if i needed to ask her any question or was unsure of anything I was able to contact her and get a prompt response.
Thank you for the great service as you have played a significant role in us being able to exchange on are family home.
we where working against the clock to obtain a Lawful Development certificate allowing us to be able to complete the sale of are home.
she was very quick and professorial in her response to are inquiry and after tell her the situation we were in, she was able to come to are home to take pitchers and get the application in to the council very promptly. which we would not have been able to do without her support.
if i needed to ask her any question or was unsure of anything I was able to contact her and get a prompt response.
Thank you for the great service as you have played a significant role in us being able to exchange on are family home.
Michelle played a key part in helping us process are application with Coventry city council.
we where working against the clock to obtain a Lawful Development certificate allowing us to be able to complete the sale of are home.
she was very quick and professorial in her response to are inquiry and after tell her the situation we were in, she was able to come to are home to take pitchers and get the application in to the council very promptly. which we would not have been able to do without her support.
if i needed to ask her any question or was unsure of anything I was able to contact her and get a prompt response.
Thank you for the great service as you have played a significant role in us being able to exchange on are family home.
we where working against the clock to obtain a Lawful Development certificate allowing us to be able to complete the sale of are home.
she was very quick and professorial in her response to are inquiry and after tell her the situation we were in, she was able to come to are home to take pitchers and get the application in to the council very promptly. which we would not have been able to do without her support.
if i needed to ask her any question or was unsure of anything I was able to contact her and get a prompt response.
Thank you for the great service as you have played a significant role in us being able to exchange on are family home.
We came into contact with Michelle of Simple Planning Solutions as a result of a case involving a difficult neighbour and an incompetent local authority. At all times Michelle has got to the heart of the matter very quickly, never seeking to over-complicate anything or 'blind us with science.' Throughout she has been clear, helpful and pleasant. Her written skills are also first-class.
The matter we are dealing with is going to Appeal and we had no hesitation in engaging Simple Planning Solutions.
I cannot regard her work more highly or recommend her too highly.
The matter we are dealing with is going to Appeal and we had no hesitation in engaging Simple Planning Solutions.
I cannot regard her work more highly or recommend her too highly.
We came into contact with Michelle of Simple Planning Solutions as a result of a case involving a difficult neighbour and an incompetent local authority. At all times Michelle has got to the heart of the matter very quickly, never seeking to over-complicate anything or 'blind us with science.' Throughout she has been clear, helpful and pleasant. Her written skills are also first-class.
The matter we are dealing with is going to Appeal and we had no hesitation in engaging Simple Planning Solutions.
I cannot regard her work more highly or recommend her too highly.
The matter we are dealing with is going to Appeal and we had no hesitation in engaging Simple Planning Solutions.
I cannot regard her work more highly or recommend her too highly.
Simple Planning Solutions have saved the day.
After many planning issues and attempts to sort them ourselves we called upon Michelle, who has really gone above and beyond to get the job done. Very professional and gets results. In hindsight we should have used her from the very start.
After many planning issues and attempts to sort them ourselves we called upon Michelle, who has really gone above and beyond to get the job done. Very professional and gets results. In hindsight we should have used her from the very start.
Simple Planning Solutions have saved the day.
After many planning issues and attempts to sort them ourselves we called upon Michelle, who has really gone above and beyond to get the job done. Very professional and gets results. In hindsight we should have used her from the very start.
After many planning issues and attempts to sort them ourselves we called upon Michelle, who has really gone above and beyond to get the job done. Very professional and gets results. In hindsight we should have used her from the very start.
Simple Planning Solutions do anything/everything to make planning permission as simple as possible. Michelle was always willing to answer all my questions and helped make the whole process as easy as possible. Her knowledge, skills and contacts made the whole process straightforward and efficient. Whatever project you are considering, I would strongly suggest having a conversation with Simple Planning Solutions and using them to make your life easier.
Simple Planning Solutions do anything/everything to make planning permission as simple as possible. Michelle was always willing to answer all my questions and helped make the whole process as easy as possible. Her knowledge, skills and contacts made the whole process straightforward and efficient. Whatever project you are considering, I would strongly suggest having a conversation with Simple Planning Solutions and using them to make your life easier.
Aeolus Air Quality Consulting worked with Simple Planning Solutions in March 2022, helping their client retrospectively discharge planning conditions.
Michelle was honest, responsive and ensured we were paid by their client on time. We would recommend Simple Planning Solutions and look forward to working with Michelle in the future.
Michelle was honest, responsive and ensured we were paid by their client on time. We would recommend Simple Planning Solutions and look forward to working with Michelle in the future.
Aeolus Air Quality Consulting worked with Simple Planning Solutions in March 2022, helping their client retrospectively discharge planning conditions.
Michelle was honest, responsive and ensured we were paid by their client on time. We would recommend Simple Planning Solutions and look forward to working with Michelle in the future.
Michelle was honest, responsive and ensured we were paid by their client on time. We would recommend Simple Planning Solutions and look forward to working with Michelle in the future.
Understood the brief quickly and produced a balanced and exhaustive report that ultimately helped us secure planning in a conservation area. Was also excellent with advice during and after the process. Quick and easy to reach when needed, fully transparent with fees. Very much recommended, I would definitely use again.
Understood the brief quickly and produced a balanced and exhaustive report that ultimately helped us secure planning in a conservation area. Was also excellent with advice during and after the process. Quick and easy to reach when needed, fully transparent with fees. Very much recommended, I would definitely use again.
Accreditations
Michelle Hill is a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. She offers independent, affordable planning advice to householders, landowners and planning consultancies as well as offering interim planning solutions for local authorities, with in-depth knowledge of Coventry and the surrounding areas.
Our Locations
We’re based in Coventry but have associates covering Northern regions of the UK.
Our in depth knowledge of the planning offices in these local districts mean we can help achieve the best result for your building project.
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Northern England
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All the latest from the Simple Planning Solutions blog. Our blog is a comprehensive planning resource featuring explanatory articles to remove the jargon from planning.
We also keep you up to date with planning issues that have been in the news and media.
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