Pre-Application Bridge (Agent Submission) for Glamping Sites
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Pre-Application Bridge (Agent Submission) for Glamping Sites
We act as your agent to submit your office-ready glamping pre-app.
Starting a glamping site is exciting — but getting planning permission can be confusing, expensive, and slow if you take the wrong first step.
Most new owners waste thousands on drawings and surveys before the council even says what’s actually needed. That’s why the Pre-Application Bridge exists.
It’s the step that takes your feasibility study (what proves your site can work) and turns it into something a planning officer can actually use.
And instead of leaving you to do it yourself, we act as your agent and submit it directly to the council. You don’t have to figure out forms, upload portals, or deal with confusing emails — we do it for you.
Why you need this step
A planning officer doesn’t care about your business plan. They don’t want to see ROI calculations or sales projections. What they care about is:
• Is this site acceptable in principle?
• Are the pods in the right place and the right number?
• Are you protecting nature, dark skies, and drainage?
• Which surveys do you need now — and which can wait?
If you don’t answer those questions clearly, you’ll spend £5–10k on architects and surveys blindly… and risk being told to redo everything.
The Pre-Application Bridge makes sure you don’t gamble with that money.
What’s inside
Your Bridge pack is a 14–20 page council-ready document that includes:
• A clear constraints plan (buffers, flood zones, access, habitats).
• A concept site layout (pods, parking, paths, servicing).
• Lighting & biodiversity notes that pre-empt refusals.
• A simple phasing plan and survey sequencing roadmap.
• A one-page cover letter with the right officer questions.
Then we submit it as your agent via the council’s pre-app service, pay the council’s fee on your behalf (recharged at cost), and manage the process.
You’ll then get:
• The officer’s written response in PDF/letter form.
• A 30-min debrief call with Taylor within 24 hours of that response.
• A Next Step Note outlining surveys, drawings, and timing.
What it saves you
Without the Bridge:
• You risk £3k+ wasted on surveys you didn’t need.
• You risk £5–6k+ on architect drawings too early.
• You risk months of lost momentum.
With the Bridge:
• You know exactly what the officer wants.
• You only pay for surveys that are confirmed.
• You move from feasibility → full planning with confidence.
Think of it as insurance against wasting thousands.
The bottom line
The Pre-Application Bridge is not “just another report.” It’s the bridge between your ambition and planning reality.
• Feasibility study proves it can work.
• Pre-App Bridge proves it’s acceptable in planning terms.
• Officer letter tells you what to do next.
Skip it, and you’re gambling with time and money. Do it, and you’re moving forward with clarity and confidence.
Simple, Fast & Expert-Led
1. Secure Your Bridge
Add the Pre-Application Bridge to your cart and check out securely to lock in your slot this month.
2. Authorise & Kick-Off
Sign a one-line Letter of Authority so we can act as your agent, choose Standard (10 days) or Express (3 days), and we’ll confirm the council’s pre-app fee (recharged at cost).
3. We Build Your Pack
We translate your feasibility into a 14–20 page officer-ready pack: layout, buffers, lighting, SuDS, BNG, and targeted officer questions.
4. We Submit As Your Agent
We lodge your pack on the council portal, pay the LPA fee at cost, and track & chase until the officer issues written advice.
5. Get Your Officer Letter + Debrief
You receive the officer’s PDF/letter. Within 24 hours we deliver a 30-minute debrief and a Next-Step Note you can hand to your architect/planner.
FAQs
1. Can’t I just go straight to planning without a pre-app?
Technically, yes — but it’s one of the most common and expensive mistakes we see. Going straight to full planning means you’ll spend thousands on drawings and surveys before the council has even said your site is acceptable in principle. If the officer refuses or asks for changes, all that money is wasted.
By submitting a pre-application first, you get the officer’s early feedback in writing. That means you only pay for the surveys and drawings they actually want — not what your architect or consultant guessed at. It’s the cheapest way to de-risk your site before going all-in.
2. Why not just let my architect or planner handle this?
Most architects and planning consultants will happily do this for you — but it’ll cost £5,000–£10,000 and take months. That’s because they work in a slow, traditional way, often with London overheads, and usually without glamping-specific expertise. You’re paying for their office, not for speed or focus.
We built the Pre-Application Bridge to be lean and remote. We don’t need site visits or bloated teams — we use your feasibility study, digital mapping, and a streamlined process to produce the same officer-ready pack at a fraction of the cost. You get the same (or better) outcome, without the unnecessary bill.
3. What exactly do I get back from the council?
When your pre-application is reviewed, you’ll get an official written response — usually a PDF letter or email from the case officer. This is gold: it tells you whether your site is acceptable, what issues they see, and exactly which surveys or drawings they’ll require before full planning.
It’s not vague. It’s not guesswork. It’s a clear roadmap from the very people who will later decide your application. With this in hand, you can move forward with confidence, knowing your money is being spent on the right things, in the right order.
4. Does this guarantee planning permission?
No — and anyone who says they can “guarantee” planning permission is lying. What the Bridge does is massively increase your chances of success by removing blind spots. You’ll go into full planning with your officer’s feedback already in writing, which puts you streets ahead of applicants who skipped this step.
Think of it like a mock exam before the real thing. You see what the examiner is looking for, you correct your mistakes early, and you go into the final test far more prepared. It’s not a guarantee, but it’s the single best investment you can make in securing permission.
5. How fast is it and do you need to visit my site?
We offer two service levels: Standard = 10 working days or Express = 3 working days. That’s measured from the point we receive your signed Letter of Authority and the council’s pre-app fee. Compared to architects, who may take months to even start, it’s lightning fast.
And no — we don’t need to physically visit your site. Pre-app submissions are desk-based. Councils don’t expect glossy photos or on-site reports at this stage. What matters are clear layouts, buffers, drainage notes, and the right officer questions — all of which we can do remotely.
6. What’s included in the Pre-Application Bridge Pack?
You’ll receive a 14–20 page officer-ready pack tailored to your site. This includes: a constraints plan, layout with buffers and access, dark-sky lighting notes, SuDS concept, biodiversity and ecology notes, and a cover letter that asks the officer targeted questions. It’s everything they need to give you meaningful feedback.
We also act as your agent: we handle the submission on the council portal, pay the LPA fee at cost, and track the process until you receive the officer’s response. Once it lands, you get a 30-minute debrief within 24 hours plus a written Next-Step Note you can hand straight to your architect or consultant.
