Welcome to Aynsley Planning
Chartered Town Planning advice for your property, land or business.
Based in Northumberland, Aynsley Planning helps homeowners, landowners and businesses understand their options and navigate the planning process.
Aynsley Planning will work with you to advise and deliver your project, providing positive outcomes and approvals for our clients.
About us.
Aynsley Planning specialises in providing high quality planning services to an array of clients across the UK.
The business was founded by John Aynsley who is an RTPI Chartered Planning Consultant based in the North East. John qualified as a member of the RTPI in 2018, having been awarded a Masters Degree (MPlan) in Town & Country Planning and Urban Design from Newcastle University in 2017.
John has over a decade’s worth of experience in delivering successful planning approvals across a wide range of differing sectors, both in the North East and nationally. Having worked for Local Planning Authorities and in private consultancy, alongside previous employment for the largest residential developer in the UK, John brings considerable experience and ability to deliver results for clients across all projects.
Services.
Aynsley Planning provide a full range of planning services; from the smallest projects through to major residential and commercial developments. Project strategy forms a crucial part of the development process, assessing if your project needs a planning application, to preparation, submission and management of any application through to successful determination.
Reach out to us for a detailed appraisal and full planning strategy to understand the next steps for your project.
Clear, practical planning advice for homeowners, landowners, developers, farmers and rural businesses. Whether you are exploring an idea or dealing with an existing planning issue, we can help you understand your options and move forward.
Understand your planning options
Have a project in mind but unsure where to start? Our planning appraisals assess the opportunities, constraints and likely route forward, helping you make informed decisions before committing to designs or an application.
Apply for planning permission
From extensions and new homes to commercial and rural developments, we prepare and manage planning applications, coordinate specialist input and liaise with the Council throughout the process.
Explore opportunities for land and buildings
Considering a conversion, farm diversification or development of your land? We assess development potential and advise on a planning strategy suited to your property and objectives, including longer-term land promotion.
Resolve a planning problem
Received a refusal or been contacted by planning enforcement? We review your position, explain the available options and advise on the next steps, including revised applications, retrospective applications and appeals where appropriate.
No matter your planning query, Aynsley Planning can work with you to progress the best route forward.
Recent success.
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Residential Development
Permission for 18 new homes in Thropton, Northumberland. Delivered swiftly for the client, having overseen the project team coordination, application submission, and management through to successful determination.
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Agricultural Shed
Consent was achieved in March 2026 for a large agricultural unit at Murton Farm, Northumberland.
The shed has received national funding to improve water quality across the north of the county, and faced significant technical issues to achieve planning consent.
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Tourism Development
Secured planning consent for 4 shepherd huts in Norham, Northumberland. Worked with the client to provide a successful farm diversifcation scheme, which is now open for bookings.
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Agricultural Shed
Consent was achieved in October 2025 for a new agricultural shed on a small holding in Northumberland National Park.
The sensitive location of the shed, adjacent to Alwinton village, added a complexity to the scheme which we were pleased to see over the line. -
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Community Footpath
Consent gained for a community footpath to provide access to Justice Prince Community Garden in North Tyneside. Worked with the client to deliver a scheme which allows all users to enjoy the community gardens.
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New Garage
We were able to achieve planning permission for a new garage at Ellington, Northumberland. The client sought a larger garage for their motorbike collection, which required a full application and negotiation with the Council on the final design.
Applications.
Contact us.
E - john@aynsleyplanning.co.uk
T - 07790 486019
Conway House
Rothbury
Northumberland
NE65 7TE
Opening hours.
Monday - 8.30am to 6pm
Tuesday - 8.30am to 6pm
Wednesday - 8.30am to 6pm
Thursday - 8.30am to 6pm
Friday - 8.30am to 6pm
Saturday - 8.30am to 6pm
Sunday - Closed
We aim to respond at the earliest opportunity to discuss your project at a convenient time.