Planning for renewable energy requires an adept hand and a thorough understanding of planning law, intricate and often highly complex technical issues, the latest sustainable technologies, an ever-changing legislative and economic landscape, and if where necessary, access to funding.

OUR APPROACH

It’s why clients rely on Hedley Renewables. From one-off onshore wind turbine installations to large scale commercial developments, our expert help and guidance ensures success.

We identify and present planning arguments whilst positively representing our clients with the aim of ensuring their objectives are met. Our experienced, technically proficient and skilled energy planning experts are among a handful of nationally available specialists who will work closely with you to define your vision, identify clear objectives, determine project feasibility, develop a delivery strategy and over see the planning application process from start to finish to ensure full project optimisation.

Our track record is second to none, supporting our clients’ ambitions and delivering planning consent success across the entire onshore wind turbine spectrum.
From the North West to the South East, from Wales to Scotland, we work nationally with landowners, property investors and businesses on wide reaching schemes to secure planning approval for important investments and energy assets.

Well researched, innovative and properly planned renewable energy projects are contributing towards meeting the country’s current and future clean energy needs – and the greener solutions we want.

So, as the winds of change blow through the energy sector, there’s never been a more opportune time to tap into our insight, resources and expertise to get your project successfully off the ground.

MEET THE TEAM

Every member of the team brings their individual skill set and considerable technical expertise. This ensures we offer clients the complete package of services and experience to deliver successful project outcomes.

Sean Hedley
Sean HedleyManaging Director
M: 07725 834 338

Sean founded Hedley Planning Services in 2012 and has since grown the company to become an established leading consultancy. Sean qualified as a member of the RTPI in 1996, having been awarded BA (Hons) and Diploma in Town & Country Planning from Newcastle University in 1994. Sean has over 25 years’ planning experience in both the public and private sectors. He acts for a wide range of clients, promoting land and property interests through the planning system. He has expertise in preparing planning strategies and submissions for large scale residential schemes, commercial/industrial development and forward planning. Sean also specialises in Compulsory Purchase, distressed asset advice and due diligence reports. He is an experienced Expert Witness at Planning Inquiries, Examinations in Public and Informal Hearings.

Joe Ridgeon
Joe RidgeonDirector
M: 07879 674 320

Joe is a Director at Hedley Planning Services and is a member of the RTPI. He has worked in Planning since 2007 in both the public and private sectors. He specialises in residential development schemes across the north of England, with experience including obtaining planning permission for a range of developments including mixed-use development, major commercial, retail, leisure and tourist projects; preparing site appraisals; engaging in the Development Plan process to promote land, including making representations at Examinations in Public; and, advising in relation to highways issues including road closures, Local Plan Examinations and development appraisals.

Alexander Franklin
Alexander FranklinSenior Planner
M: 07961 233 385

Alex is a Senior Planner at Hedley Planning Services. He is a chartered member of the RTPI, graduating from Newcastle University with a Masters in Town Planning. He has experience in preparing planning applications and supporting planning statements having previously obtained work experience at a national planning consultancy. Alex works on a wide range of planning instructions and has a good understanding of a number of different elements of the planning system. He has worked on minor and major instructions, preparing detailed supporting statements and submission of all documents for the application.

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