Homz UK

Homz UK: town planning consultancy in the UK

Homz UK is a planning and design consultancy operating throughout the UK. Its team, made up of town planners, architects, surveyors and construction managers, has according to the company 25 years of professional experience in town planning and architecture. The firm presents itself as an award-winning consultancy and claims to have handled more than a thousand planning applications.

Its activity is aimed at individuals, developers, landowners, builders, architects and planning authorities, and covers residential, commercial and industrial projects.

Design and planning services

The design area includes the preparation of architectural plans, planning drawings, space planning and building regulations compliance. In the planning field, the firm's town planners prepare supporting documents and statements, and submit the application to the relevant authority. They also offer pre-planning advice, permitted development assessment and planning permission management.

Licensing and technical reports

Homz UK handles all types of licensing applications for properties in the UK, including pavement licences, HMO (houses in multiple occupation) licences and short-term let licences. In addition, it has in-house specialists who prepare expert planning reports to satisfy council requirements, such as heritage assessments, flood risk assessments and transport assessments.

Types of applications and projects

The consultancy manages lawful development certificate applications, planning in principle, householder planning applications, advertisement consent, listed building consent, retrospective planning permission and planning appeals. As for projects, it works on HMO conversions, changes of use, garage conversions, loft conversions, extensions, new builds, outbuildings, conversion to flats and dropped kerbs.

Work process and value proposition

The company structures its process in several phases, from the initial consultation to the submission and follow-up of the application. According to its own presentation, it prepares all supporting documents within ten working days and applies fixed prices, which it describes as 40% cheaper than those of its competitors. It also highlights that its architects are qualified and that its town planners stay up to date on UK planning policies.

Informational resources

The Homz UK website publishes guides and articles on topics such as reasons for rejection in HMO conversions, garage conversion projects, new builds, specialist reports, planning drawings and changes of use. These materials aim to guide those who need to submit an application to their council.

Customer reviews

The firm shows on its website an average rating of 5.00 based on 124 reviews. The testimonials collected mention efficiency in processing, meeting deadlines, clear communication and support throughout the process, even in applications to complex local authorities or historic building projects.