About Us

Brian Barber Associates (BBA) has been established for over 25 years and has been providing quality planning services over this period. The Practice has its main headquarters in Northampton but with bases in Berkhamsted, London and Milton Keynes is able to offer services throughout the Midlands and South East of England.

BBA offers a comprehensive planning service, tailored to the needs of each individual client for both the private and public sector. We pride ourselves in offering a high quality service whether it is for advising on a single infill plot or a scheme for several hundred dwellings. All of our staff are Chartered Town Planners each with extensive experience in the public and private sector.

"We strive to be the first choice for clients seeking professional planning solutions"

Testimonials

"….. just a few lines to thank you for obtaining planning consent. I was pleased with the way in which we were kept informed throughout the whole procedure, and also how the various obstacles were dealt with in a professional way. It was an extremely difficult appeal to win given the lobbying against the development. You did a great job and I have no hesitation in using your services again and would recommend you to others."

Andrew Fryatt Associates, Developers and Architects
An appeal for a residential development in the London Borough of Bromley. The scheme formed part of a research project at Greenwich University into commercially viable sustainable private sector housing


“....James Holmes of Brian Barber Associates has an in depth knowledge of the intricacies of the UK planning system. His experience, attention to detail and persistence make him one of the industry leaders in this field."

Journeys Hostels (the fastest growing backpacker hostel company in the world)

Successful Enforcement Notice Appeal for the change of use of premises to provide a 116 bed Backpackers Hostel in the London Borough of Hackney.

“I found Brian Barber Associates very professional in the way it obtained planning permission, particularly the number and size of the houses achieved. I was also impressed with how the company dealt with the objections from the Council."

Roger Deards, Lisles Motors

Planning permission obtained for the redevelopment of a former garage site in Welwyn to provide 13 houses.