Expert Guidance for Your Property Development Plans
Navigate the Planning Process
with Confidence
At GoPlanner, we provide expert planning insights to help you unlock your property’s potential. Whether you need a written assessment or a one-on-one consultation, our team ensures you have the knowledge and strategy for a successful planning application.
Who We Are
GoPlanner was founded with a mission to simplify the planning process for property owners, developers, and investors. With a deep understanding of planning regulations, laws, and compliance requirements, we provide tailored solutions that turn ideas into reality. We believe in transparency, expertise, and a customer-first approach.
Dan Stiles
Managing Director, GoPlanner Ltd.
Dan is an experienced Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager with over 30 years of expertise delivering complex commercial, residential, and public sector projects. His portfolio spans retail parks, healthcare facilities, ultra-high-end residential properties, aviation hubs, and large-scale commercial conversions. Known for his hands-on leadership and strategic insight, Dan consistently drives efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction across every project.
As head technical coach on the PropertyCEO academy panels, Dan mentors aspiring developers, sharing his wealth of knowledge to support the next generation of property professionals.
With a deep understanding of planning regulations, laws, and compliance requirements, Dan founded GoPlanner to simplify the planning process for property owners, developers, and investors. Combining his extensive development experience with a customer-first approach, GoPlanner provides tailored solutions that turn ideas into reality. Dan’s focus on transparency, expertise, and results makes him a trusted leader in both property development and planning consultancy.
Colin Smith
Planning Consultant, Developer and Public Speaker
Colin has over 30 years of experience in planning, building regulation, and property consultancy. Throughout his career, he has successfully resolved hundreds of planning issues, helping clients unlock the full potential of their properties and land. With deep knowledge of planning law, building controls, and development policy, Colin offers practical, economical solutions that add value through expansion, conversion, or redevelopment.
Widely regarded as an authority on commercial-to-residential conversions and permitted development rights, Colin provides a comprehensive “one-stop” service, managing projects from design through to planning approvals. His collaborative approach ensures strong relationships with both clients and local authorities.
Beginning his career in private architectural practice, Colin quickly became an early adopter of CAD technology before establishing his own architectural and planning consultancy. Today, he continues to guide clients through every stage of the planning and development process with clarity and expertise.
What We Do
Planning Status
Know where you stand before you start.
We assess your property’s planning history and current status to help you understand its potential and any restrictions that may apply.
Feasibility Assessment
Ensure your project is viable from the start.
We evaluate key factors such as land use, zoning laws, and development potential to help you determine the best course of action.
Development & Compliance
Understand what’s possible.
We guide you through permitted development rights and planning policies to ensure your project aligns with regulations.
Planning Strategy
A clear roadmap for success.
We provide expert recommendations on the best approach for your application, whether through permitted development or full planning approval.
Why Choose Us?
1200+
Assessments Completed
Helping property owners and developers navigate planning regulations with confidence.
850+
Successful Applications
Expert guidance that leads to approvals for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
Prompt
Turnaround
Fast, reliable insights to keep your project moving forward without delays.
98%
Client Satisfaction
Trusted by property professionals and homeowners for our clear, actionable advice.
Get Expert Planning Advice Today
Whether you’re exploring development options or need a clear strategy for your planning application, GoPlanner is here to help. Our expert assessments provide the insights you need to move forward with confidence.