Planning advice

The Planning and Development process is an area full of potential pitfalls and frustration for the unwary.

Local Development Frameworks, Localism, Use Classes Order, Permitted Development, Section 106, Sustainability, all these and more will have an impact on the success of any proposal and in particular on the financial performance of any investment.

We can guide you through the maze, either on our own or in conjunction with the help of specialist planning consultants.

We have extensive contacts with local Planning Authorities and Councillors and will be happy to assist in connection with informal advice, pre-application meetings and applications.

Alternatively, if you are faced with an application which you feel may have detrimental effects and would like to put together a reasoned planning-based objection, then please contact us for an informal discussion.

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Case studies

Centurion Park, Colchester, Essex

Centurion Park, Colchester, Essex

In 2017, Daniel Harness, now of Coke Gearing, started work for the landowner on a 26-...

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West Horndon Industrial Estate, Brentwood, Essex

West Horndon Industrial Estate, Brentwood, Essex

Coke Gearing are instructed by Kennedy Wilson to assist in the Asset Management of th...

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Latest news

First PC due at Panattoni Park Braintree 1.0

First PC due at Panattoni Park Braintree 1.0

Unit 1 of approximately 171,000 sq ft approaches PC in May 2026 and is available for immediate occupation offering a best in class logistics opportunity and 12.5 eves. Units 2 to 4 are underway and du...

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Further letting at EOS, Horizon 120, Braintree

Further letting at EOS, Horizon 120, Braintree

Chelmsford-based Hutch Logistics have expanded their operation and have recently signed a new lease on Unit 8 at EOS, the speculatively-built scheme situated on Horizon 120. This further reinforces th...

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7 – 9 Montrose Road, Chelmsford

7 – 9 Montrose Road, Chelmsford

Following a portfolio sale including a number of assets at Dukes Park, Chelmsford, Coke Gearing Consulting are delighted to have been retained to dispose of approximately 16,000 sq ft at Montrose Road...

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