NI Planning Permission

Terms and Condition

Terms and Condition

NI Planning Permission LTD 

Company No: NI629186 

Registered in Northern Ireland 

1. About Us

NI Planning Permission LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a private planning consultancy company operating in Northern Ireland.

We are not a government body, local authority, or public planning department. We provide independent, professional planning consultancy services to private individuals, landowners, developers, and businesses.

All services are provided on a commercial, fee-earning basis.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website (www.niplanningpermission.co.uk) or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree, you must stop using our services immediately.

3. Nature of Our Services

We provide professional planning consultancy services including, but not limited to:

  • Site appraisals

  • Development feasibility assessments

  • Planning strategy and pre-application advice

  • Preparation and submission of planning applications

  • Planning appeals

  • Enforcement advice

  • Design coordination and consultancy

  • Written planning reports and representations

All advice is based on professional knowledge, experience, and relevant planning policy at the time of instruction.

⚠ We do not guarantee planning approval.
All planning decisions are made solely by the relevant local planning authority.

4. Engagement of Services

A service is formally engaged only when:

  1. A written quotation or fee proposal has been issued;

  2. The client confirms acceptance in writing (email is acceptable); and

  3. Any required deposit has been paid.

Until all steps are completed, no binding contract exists.

5. Fees and Payment

  • Fees will always be agreed in writing before work begins.

  • Deposits must be paid prior to commencement.

  • Invoices are due within 7 days unless otherwise agreed in writing.

  • We reserve the right to suspend work if payment is overdue.

All professional fees are exclusive of statutory planning fees, unless clearly stated otherwise.

6. Site Visits & Refund Policy

6.1 Booking of Site Visits

Once a site visit is agreed and confirmed, it represents a booking of professional consultancy time.

6.2 Non-Refundable Site Visits

Once a site visit has been:

  • Confirmed by the client; and

  • Carried out by NI Planning Permission LTD

the site visit fee becomes strictly non-refundable.

This fee is charged for professional time, expertise, assessment, and travel—not for a guaranteed planning outcome.

6.3 Late Cancellation

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before a scheduled visit may be charged at the full site visit fee.

7. Planning Drawings & File Formats

7.1 Format of Drawings

All planning drawings and documents are provided in PDF format only.

We do not supply:

  • AutoCAD (.dwg)

  • Editable CAD files

  • Source design files

  • Any other editable format

unless previously agreed in writing and subject to additional fees.

7.2 Amendments

Amendments requested after:

  • Issuing the initial draft, or

  • Submitting the planning application

may incur additional charges. Minor changes may be completed at our discretion.

8. Intellectual Property

All drawings, reports, plans, advice, and materials produced by NI Planning Permission LTD remain our intellectual property unless agreed otherwise in writing.

Clients may not:

  • Reproduce our work for use on other sites

  • Modify our drawings without consent

  • Share materials with third parties for reuse

Editable CAD files remain the exclusive property of the company.

Unauthorised use may result in legal action.

9. Professional Disclaimer

All professional advice is provided:

  • In good faith

  • With reasonable skill and care

  • Based on the planning policy available at the time

We are not responsible for:

  • Planning authority decisions

  • Policy changes

  • Delays caused by third parties

  • Any indirect or consequential financial loss

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

10. Limitation of Liability

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the total amount of professional fees paid for the specific service related to the claim.

We are not liable for indirect or economic losses, including loss of profit or development potential.

11. Website Use

The information on our website is for general guidance only and does not constitute formal planning advice.

Although we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all content is complete or up-to-date.

12. Data Protection

We process all personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy.

By using our services, you consent to the necessary processing of your personal data.

13. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Northern Ireland.

Any disputes will fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Northern Ireland.