O’Callaghan Planning is an independent town planning consultancy practice, with an in-house architectural design service.
The company was established in 2014 and its Newry office opened in 2015. It is able to submit planning applications directly on behalf of applicants, or in conjunction with architects or other lead consultants, while it is also fully indemnified to oversee projects from feasibility stage through to completion.
O’Callaghan Planning has recently carried out due diligence exercises for multi million pound commercial and residential developments and sites, some of which are now proceeding to planning stage.
The company is also pleased to have been appointed on a number of other high profile projects across Northern Ireland, including prestige residential and economic development projects.
Core work in the field of planning consultancy includes feasibility studies, development appraisals, due diligence and general planning advice, along with the handling of planning submissions and planning appeals, while the company has fostered key links with a number of corporate financiers, developers, construction companies and other professionals.
O’Callaghan Planning holds details of a number of sites that are available for sale by private treaty, while they are also proficient in carrying out due diligence checks on other assets on behalf of commercial lenders, legal professional or private individuals.
In this respect, developers are reminded of the importance of adhering rigidly to planning approvals due to the risk of planning enforcement action.
Worse still, such actions can frequently jeopardise planning approvals, some of which cannot be renewed for various reasons.
At a local level, the recent transfer of planning powers to district councils in Northern Ireland will have significant ramifications, as local authorities strive to implement up to date area plans.
O’Callaghan Planning will be able to represent landowners’ interests in seeking land zonings and the release of development lands in general, in due course.
For all planning or development enquiries please do not hesitate to contact O’Callaghan Planning.
O’Callaghan Planning would like to wish all their clients a Happy Christmas and prosperous new year.