Planning support for cabins, lodges and leisure developments
A clearer route from an idea to a place guests can enjoy.
Choose the right support for your project
Whether you’re considering a small countryside retreat or a larger holiday park development, we can help you understand the next steps and prepare the information your project needs.
Our planning support is available alongside our architectural wellness cabins and lodges, or as a separate service.
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For landowners exploring a smaller-scale retreat.
A certified site may offer an alternative to a full planning application for qualifying uses. We work with certified site providers, including Wanderlust Camping Club, to explore whether your land, proposed accommodation and site layout could be suitable.
Certified sites operate under the relevant club’s rules, including membership requirements. Additional works or facilities may still require separate permissions.
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Understand the opportunities and challenges before you apply.
We can prepare the agreed site layouts, cabin information and supporting drawings, and help coordinate pre-application discussions with the local planning authority alongside a planning consultant.
Early feedback can help you make informed decisions before progressing to a full application.
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Bring the information and people together.
When your project requires a full planning application, we prepare the agreed cabin plans, elevations and site information. We can work alongside your own planning consultant or coordinate an independent specialist as part of the agreed service.
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A joined-up approach to the whole site.
For larger leisure developments and holiday parks, we work with HPW Architecture, bringing together site masterplanning, accommodation layouts and the wider guest experience.
Structured Support, Every Step
01 / Discuss your project
We’ll discuss your land, ideas, planning status and the type of accommodation you have in mind.
02 / Explore your options
We’ll help identify the support and potential route suited to your project.
03 / Agree the scope
You’ll receive a proposal explaining the work, indicative timescales and fees, including any third-party costs.
04 / Prepare and coordinate
We’ll prepare the agreed information and work with the relevant specialists to support your next step.
Frequently asked questions
What type of planning permission is needed for a holiday lodge?
It depends on your site, the proposed use and whether a certified-site exemption applies. Other works, such as permanent facilities or access improvements, may require separate permissions.
Can I work with my own planning consultant?
Yes. We’re happy to provide the agreed cabin and site information for your existing consultant.
Can I bring my own cabin design?
Yes. If you have a pre-designed cabin, we can discuss how to support your project. An engineering fee applies for client-provided designs; we’ll confirm this in your proposal.
How long does the process take?
Timescales depend on the route, the complexity of your site and the relevant authority or certification provider.
Certified site: Many suitable sites receive certification within 8–12 weeks, subject to the provider’s assessment and approval. If you’re considering up to five qualifying cabins or lodges, this may offer a quicker route for your project.
Full planning: The process can take around 6–10 months, including preparing the information and progressing the application. Timescales depend on the site, required surveys and local planning authority.
Whether you’re ready to apply or still exploring what’s possible, we’ll help you find a practical next step.
Not sure how many cabins your site could support?