Got an enforcement notice? We've seen it all.
Planning enforcement issues can feel overwhelming — but they're rarely as bad as they seem. The Big Banana Consultancy helps homeowners and developers across England and Wales find the right path forward, calmly and confidently.
Expert guidance
from people who know planning enforcement inside out
How we can help
Whether you've just received a notice or you're already in the appeals process, we know exactly what to do next.
Enforcement Notice Response
Received an enforcement notice? Don't panic. We'll review it, advise on your options, and handle the response — giving you the best possible chance of a positive outcome.
Find out morePlanning Enforcement Appeals
If you have received an enforcement notice, we can manage the full appeals process on your behalf — professionally and persuasively.
Find out moreRetrospective Planning Applications
Work carried out without permission doesn't always mean the end of the road. We can out you in touch with trusted professionals to prepare and submit retrospective applications to regularise development wherever possible.
Find out moreLawful Development Certificates
Establish the lawfulness of existing or proposed development with a Lawful Development Certificate — giving you certainty and protecting your position for the future. We can help you build the evidence needed.
Find out moreBreach of Condition Notices
A Breach of Condition Notice carries no right of appeal — making early, expert advice essential. We'll review the notice, explore your options, and work towards a swift resolution.
Find out moreProsecution Support
When enforcement escalates to prosecution, we connect you with trusted solicitors and barristers who specialise in planning law. We'll also help prepare statements and get you ready for court — and we'll be right by your side throughout.
Find out moreExpert Witness Services
Our consultants act as expert witnesses in Planning Inspectorate appeals and court proceedings — providing clear, impartial, and authoritative evidence that stands up to scrutiny.
Find out moreHere's how it works
We've made the process as straightforward as possible. No jargon, no surprises.
Get in touch
Call or email us for a free, no-obligation chat. Tell us what's happened and we'll give you an honest first view.
We review your case
We'll look at the details — the notice, the site, the history — and give you a clear picture of your options and the likely outcomes.
We handle it for you
Once you're happy to proceed, we take it from there. You stay informed at every step, without the stress of dealing with it yourself.
You don't have to face this alone.
Most enforcement issues have a solution. The sooner you get advice, the more options you have. Let's talk — it's free.