High quality, honest and independent planning advice focused on your needs

Welcome to Tadman Planning Consultants

We are a small Planning Consultancy of Chartered Town Planners run by Rachel Tadman, an award winning Planning Consultant, offering independent planning advice to clients looking to undertake development in urban and rural areas.

Navigating the planning system can feel complicated, legislation changes regularly and the process can be time consuming.

Having worked within the planning sector for over 30 years, our team is well placed to support you through the entire planning process – using our extensive experience to find creative solutions to any planning issues or challenges that arise and deliver successful outcomes for our clients. 

From submission of planning applications to planning appeals, enforcement and development objections you can rely on our problem solving, friendly, reliable and responsive service. 

We cover a wide area including Bath, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Somerset, North Somerset, Wells, Keynsham and the wider South West.

We are here to support you throughout and answer any questions you may have.

In recognition of Rachel’s expertise and experience, in 2023 she was listed as a Woman of Influence 2023 by The RTPI Planner Magazine, an award which recognises the women who have made a big impact in and around planning.

The awards are presented to those women whose nominations meet the criteria that The RTPI Planner Magazine is looking for, who illustrate the breadth and depth of women who are having an influence on planning and planners across sectors and disciplines.

Rachel was nominated by a reader of The Planner and assessed by a panel of judges that includes distinguished planners from across the UK.  Her nomination entry stated:

Rachel was until recently the head of planning at Mendip District Council [and was] instrumental in culture and policy improvements at Mendip. She has encouraged and supported three officers to work towards their degree apprenticeships at UWE, helping to inspire the next generation of planners. She has worked tirelessly to find solutions to the complex and challenging phosphates/nutrients issues. She represented and guided the team through the challenging process of local government reorganisation. 

“Her high standards in planning outcomes and hard work will leave a great legacy. Rachel has mentored so many and is so generous in sharing her extensive knowledge and experience. Having recently opened her own consultancy she will no doubt be in very high demand!”

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Working closely with architects, co-consultants and the local planning authority, clients can be assured that we can project manage your scheme and provide bespoke, strategic advice that seeks to deliver the right results. 

Our independent advice is always provided with professionalism and honesty and a friendly smile!

Ready to get started? Get in touch to find out more.

Reviews and Feedback

  • Rachel was brilliant! Professional and supportive with expert knowledge in planning applications and processes. She took the stress out of the whole process and was diligent at keeping us up to date. I would highly recommend her services and would be happy to use Tadman Planning Consultants Ltd again if going through any planning applications in the future.

    Rachael

  • Rachel was very helpful and the driving force in helping secure planning permission for a new dwelling. Thank you so much Rachel

    James

  • Rachel has submitted a very professional objection to a planning application on my behalf. Rachel always responds promptly and is very knowledgeable about the planning process. I’m extremely pleased with her service List Item

    L Green