"We have collaborated as architects working with James on numerous projects over many years; he is a joy to work with and his planning experience and knowledge is second to none."

"I am a builder and developer and have worked with James for over ten years. He is an excellent town planner, very friendly and has obtained many permissions on my behalf, some of which were tricky but we were still successful."

"I have known and worked with James for many years regarding planning disputes. He is quick to respond, sets out the planning issues and identifies possible legal avenues. James works tirelessly to seek to achieve the client’s outcome."

"James Cain at Planning Base Ltd successfully obtained outline planning consent for four new dwellings on our garden land site on appeal. His comprehensive technical knowledge of the planning system, understanding of the issues affecting the site and his ability to conduct the appeal with a rational and well-reasoned statement of case were integral to a successful outcome."

"James Cain recently prepared a submission for me on the removal of a restriction, from the planning permission of a studio annex in our garden, over how it could be let. The argumentation was very well made and firmly grounded in the appropriate regulations. The documentation was clear and beautifully presented. The positive result we achieved was a real tribute to James's professional skills and the depth of his knowledge."

James has been invaluable to me and the projects I’ve undertaken over the years. He is unflappable; I can throw him into any project, in any location and he takes it all in his stride. His work is always outstanding and his planning knowledge is boundless. I cannot be more thankful for his work, professionalism and friendship over the years and I look forward to working with him for many years to come. He is my most important resource.

We employed Planning Base to make representations on our behalf to a planning application in Dorset. His advice and letter were excellent and helped enormously.

James was of great help in a case where planning had been declined. With his help, we appealed the decision and claimed for costs, both successfully. He is discrete and experienced, demonstrating a professional, efficient approach and going above and beyond in explaining each step of the planning process. Since the initial case, he has proved invaluable on other planning related matters and comes highly recommended.

I have worked with James since 2007 with great success. From basic applications to testing, complex appeals, he is a solid asset in your corner.

In presenting my planning application to the authorities, I found James Cain highly professional. He understands their system and the lengths which Planners will go to. He argues from multiple angles, and he did not stop until my case was won. I think this shows tenacity and the kind of character James is.

I’ve worked with James Cain on many projects, over the last 4 years including some very challenging and complex planning applications including a conversion of a Grade 2 listed Coach house within the New Forest National Park, New Build developments within Conservation Areas, and many successful appeals from previously rejected applications. James is always our preferred planning consultant, as he is not only very personable, he’s also very good at what he does. A great planning consultant needs to be tenacious, enthusiastic, and able to think laterally and find solutions. James has all of these qualities and in James’s own words, it’s his job to break through barriers, not just regurgitate planning policy. I couldn’t recommend him enough.

Before I was referred to you, I had multiple firms tell me it couldn't be done, or that I'd have to pay for changes on the road/street parking etc. This would have been significantly beyond my budget. One person even suggested I would have been better off buying a bigger house if I needed work space - needless to say I would have bought a bigger house if I could afford it. I cannot express how grateful I am for you taking on my planning application and getting a positive result! The cost for the work was also considerably less than quotes I received from other consultants.