ABOUT US
Bath based independent planning consultancy
Offering planning advice across Bath, Bristol, Wells, Frome, Trowbridge and the South West.
The planning process can be complicated. Legislation changes regularly and the process can feel overwhelming for individuals. Working with an experienced, independent planning consultant can help you to navigate the planning landscape and give yourself the best chances of a positive outcome.
Rachel Tadman MA MRTPI
Tadman Planning Consultants Ltd is headed by Rachel Tadman, an award winning Town Planning Professional with over 30 years experience in the planning sector.
As a fully chartered member of The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and in recognition of her knowledge and experience, in 2021 she was appointed as a Judge on the South West RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence.
Rachel has worked at a Senior level at Bath & North East Somerset Council progressing to Head of Planning at Mendip District Council where she managed a large multi-disciplinary team of Planning, Conservation, Tree and Housing Officers. Rachel continues to work with local councils to progress applications, provide leadership and process management services.
Rachel has an impressive portfolio having personally dealt with many multi million pound developments within Bath, Bristol and Somerset including the footprint project at Bath Abbey and strategic residential developments in Keynsham, Whitchurch, Ilminster and Chard plus student accommodation, retail and education schemes
Rachel has been involved in numerous complex appeals, acting as Expert Witness at Public Inquiries and as well as written representations and hearings with an excellent rate of success.
She has been heavily involved in the problems phosphates are causing developments in the Somerset area, assisting with the nutrient neutrality advice to Agents and Developers and working on the accreditation of nutrient credit schemes.
Rachel is a fully chartered member of The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and in 2023 was included in a list of Women of Influence 2023 by The RTPI Planner Magazine, a prestigious award which recognises the women who have made a big impact in and around planning.
With experience across the public and private sector we have a detailed and thorough understanding of how to gain planning permission even in the most complicated of circumstances. We also know how to engage with Council Planning Officers, Councillors and Parish Councils. Our team can foresee issues before they arise, offering creative solutions and problem solving to even the most challenging planning issues – your project is in good hands.
Rachel’s experience has provided her with an extensive level of knowledge and understanding of the planning system that enables her to offer expert advice and a problem-solving approach to achieve excellent outcomes for her clients. Overseeing every aspect of every project, Rachel provides a competitive brand of planning consultancy focused on the clients needs.