Opus Planning was founded by myself, Rebecca Thompson, a Chartered Town Planner.

Since graduating from the University of Manchester in 2011, I have worked in the private sector; with just over 6 years in consultancy, followed by 2 years ‘Client-side’.  I have a wealth of experience across all sectors; with specialisms in residential and commercial developments.

During my time in consultancy I worked for a variety of clients, including:

• private individuals and householders to secure smaller scale consents for extensions, conversions of outbuildings, new build dwellings in residential curtilages;
• small-medium scale businesses, developers and land promoters; and
• national housebuilders, developers and land promoters to secure local plan allocations and large scale residential, commercial, healthcare, leisure, community and stadia developments.

Key projects I have worked on include:

–              New dwellings in the Green Belt;

–              Significantly larger replacement dwellings in the Green Belt;

–              60,000 sq. ft. warehouse distribution centre;

–              Football Academy Buildings in the Green Belt;

–              Healthcare Unit – Renal Haemodialysis Unit in Stockport;

–              Free School in Chester city centre;

–              Local Plan Residential Allocation/Removal of Land from the Green Belt in Shropshire.

I will help you decipher planning policy and cut through the red tape to bring your ideas to fruition.

I pride myself on providing clear, practical, no-nonsense town planning advice, support and guidance. I work across the UK from my base in the North West. I am conveniently placed to offer planning advice, support and help in the key regional centres of Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and beyond. My previous roles have enabled me to build a network of contacts and supporting consultants, such as Ecologists, Transport Consultants, Environmental Consultants etc. who also operate across the whole of the UK. Therefore, I can assist in setting up an effective multi-disciplinary team and manage the team throughout the whole process.

So, if you are a property owner, property developer seeking to increase the value of your land or property; a small or large business looking to expand or develop your assets; or a neighbourhood or voluntary group looking for planning advice and help, please give me a call on xx, or email xx.