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Empowering property investors, developers, and professionals to navigate the UK planning system with clarity, confidence, and commercial success.
Empowering property investors, developers, and professionals to navigate the UK planning system with clarity, confidence, and commercial success.
I am passionate about helping people and businesses increase the value of their homes, property and land using the planning system to do so.
For most property investors, the planning process can feel like a fog of jargon, delays, and missed opportunities. You’ve found the perfect site, but you’re unsure which route to take. You’ve submitted applications, only to face objections. Or worse, you’re stuck waiting, watching your project budget bleed while the system stalls.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out alone either.
That’s where expert mentorship comes in.
Carol Clarke is a Chartered Town Planner with over 16 years of experience across consultancy and client-side roles. Formerly Head of Planning for Cheshire East’s largest private landowner, she brings deep expertise in brownfield, greenfield, and Green Belt developments — from home extensions and barn conversions to large-scale residential and commercial schemes.
As founder of Bramhall Town Planning, Carol delivers bespoke planning advice to landowners, developers, and property professionals. Her focus is on unlocking site value through strategic insight, creative design-led planning, and strong negotiation.
An AssocRICS-qualified professional and RTPI Assessor, Carol is also a sought-after speaker known for delivering practical, forward-thinking planning insights.
BA(Hons), MTPl, MRTPI, ASSocRIC
Learn at your own pace with professional insight and real-world strategies.
Our books are designed to simplify the complexities of the UK planning system, making them an essential resource for property investors at any stage.
Written in plain, practical language, they break down real-world planning strategies into clear, actionable steps from securing permissions to unlocking hidden site value.
Whether you’re tackling an HMO conversion, navigating change-of-use regulations, or exploring planning gain, these guides equip you with the insight and confidence to make smarter, faster decisions. With a focus on what works in today’s market, Carol’s books are not just informative they’re empowering.
Step into your next level as a savvy property investor with my proven planning systems, mentorship, and tools designed to fast-track approvals, unlock site value, and turn your vision into reality without guesswork or setbacks. Whether it’s your first HMO or a full-scale development, I’ll help you make planning work for you, not against you.
Learn how to successfully convert underused commercial spaces into profitable residential units. This course covers permitted development rights, Class MA applications, design considerations.
Discover how to identify off-market sites with hidden planning potential. This course teaches you how to analyse local plans, spot development opportunities others miss, and assess viability before investing turning knowledge into long-term planning gain.
Master the rules, policies, and planning routes for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Whether you’re converting a single-family home or expanding an existing portfolio, this course shows you how to stay compliant while maximising rental yield.
One-to-one mentorship tailored for property investors who want clarity, speed, and results in planning applications.
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