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So who am I?
Carol J Clarke
Chartered Town Planner | Speaker | Investor | Mentor
Welcome! I’m Carol, Chartered Town Planner, award winning Speaker, Property Investor and Mentor.
For over 20 years I’ve helped ambitious property investors and developers move to the next level of their property investing career.
– to scale their property business
-to generate wealth using the planning system
-to increase the value of their property portfolio and
–optimise and leave a legacy for their families
I have acted on 1,000’s of planning applications and shaped significant parcels of land in England, through obtaining new residential, commercial and leisure developments. I also invest in property myself and so I fully appreciate the full life cycle of property and pressures investors or developers like you face.
Key at the start is unlocking that planning gain potential!
I’m here to help you along the way.
I urge you to put yourself in the minority and engage with the planning system, be open to the tactical and practical strategies that can be applied to build your property portfolio faster than the rest.
I truly believe, with guidance and mentoring that is where you can set yourself apart from your competition!
Carol has advised me on several schemes now. She’s great to work with. Very professional and amazingly good at what she does. Her advice is very detailed and has been a massive help in gaining planning for us. Highly recommended.
Carol is a fantastic speaker! Her talk was insightful, engaging, and packed with valuable insights. As a group of investors at various stages of our property journeys, it’s often challenging to find a topic that resonates with everyone—but this one did! Carol provided practical tools for identifying property deals, which I have no doubt everyone will be using moving forward. We highly recommend having Carol at your event!
A few years ago I was looking for a Town Planning Service a colleague suggested Bramhall Town Planning plus a telephone which I rang to my surprise it was a voice this was the start to a long working relation.
Are all planners so knowledgeable in dealing with council department’s her ability is quite remarkable, working along with her quintessentially a joy in the last few years asking so many points on pasted projects and future plans for myself this has been invaluable.
Carol’s service proved invaluable for us – our recent application was not straight forward and it presented many obstacles. We could not have navigated our way through this without Carol. Thanks for all your help, support and professionalism.
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.
A few years ago I was looking for a Town Planning Service a colleague suggested Bramhall Town Planning plus a telephone which I rang to my surprise it was a voice this was the start to a long working relation.
Are all planners so knowledgeable in dealing with council department’s her ability is quite remarkable, working along with her quintessentially a joy in the last few years asking so many points on pasted projects and future plans for myself this has been invaluable.