About Ian Walmsley
Hi, I’m Ian – the founder of Planning Geek!
I’m passionate about making UK planning rules, regulations, and property development accessible to everyone—whether you’re a homeowner, developer, landlord, or simply planning your next project. My mission is to break down complex planning laws, keep you updated on changes like Article 4 directions, and provide practical guidance you can trust.
Every article, video, and resource on Planning Geek is designed to empower you with clear, reliable advice—because navigating planning shouldn’t be a mystery. I invest countless hours researching legislation, updating local authority data, and responding to your questions, all to make sure the information stays accurate and up-to-date.
Your support on Buy Me a Coffee helps keep Planning Geek independent, ad-free, and packed with fresh content. Contributions enable me to:
Maintain and expand free planning resources, maps, and guides
Create new YouTube videos and explainer articles
Research policy changes and provide timely updates
Respond directly to your questions and requests
Keep the site running without relying on ads or sponsorships
If Planning Geek has saved you time, clarified the rules, or helped with your project, please consider buying me a coffee. Your support genuinely makes a difference—it helps me keep this resource available for everyone.
Thank you for being part of the community and for making UK planning a little easier for all of us!
I’m passionate about making UK planning rules, regulations, and property development accessible to everyone—whether you’re a homeowner, developer, landlord, or simply planning your next project. My mission is to break down complex planning laws, keep you updated on changes like Article 4 directions, and provide practical guidance you can trust.
Every article, video, and resource on Planning Geek is designed to empower you with clear, reliable advice—because navigating planning shouldn’t be a mystery. I invest countless hours researching legislation, updating local authority data, and responding to your questions, all to make sure the information stays accurate and up-to-date.
Your support on Buy Me a Coffee helps keep Planning Geek independent, ad-free, and packed with fresh content. Contributions enable me to:
Maintain and expand free planning resources, maps, and guides
Create new YouTube videos and explainer articles
Research policy changes and provide timely updates
Respond directly to your questions and requests
Keep the site running without relying on ads or sponsorships
If Planning Geek has saved you time, clarified the rules, or helped with your project, please consider buying me a coffee. Your support genuinely makes a difference—it helps me keep this resource available for everyone.
Thank you for being part of the community and for making UK planning a little easier for all of us!
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