
Independent town planning consultancy
Strategic planning advice.
Informed decisions.
Deliverable outcomes.
Delivering certainty in a developing landscape.
01 / The Practice
Clear judgement.
Practical direction.
Interpolitan is a specialist town-planning consultancy led by Gary Rice. We help clients understand planning issues, assess their options and take a considered route through the planning process.
Advice is grounded in regulatory knowledge, an understanding of place and the realities of development.
02 / Our Expertise
A clear way through the planning process.
Focused advice, from the first appraisal of a site to the decisions that shape its future.
01
Strategy & options
Options appraisals, strategic planning and early advice on the opportunities and constraints affecting a site.
02
Applications & delivery
Pre-application discussions, planning statements and applications, with advice through development management and delivery.
03
Place, design & heritage
Townscape assessments, character appraisals, heritage statements, masterplanning, placemaking and design review.
04
Appeals & complex matters
A clear appraisal of the planning issues, a reasoned strategy and support through the planning appeal process.
Community consultation
Our community consultation portal will bring proposals, consultation materials and opportunities to share your views together in one place.

Understanding place
The setting matters.
So does the opportunity.
Every proposal sits within a wider context. Townscape, heritage, policy and the needs of a place all inform a sound planning strategy. We bring those considerations together to help clients make informed decisions.
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His pragmatism and commitment ensured a number of complex developments could be delivered.
Harry Lewis · Berkeley Homes
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