We help developers, landowners, investors, and businesses navigate complex planning challenges, unlock development opportunities, and secure successful outcomes through strategic planning expertise.
02 // Our Story
At Breakthrough Planning, we believe the best planning outcomes come from seeing possibilities others overlook.
We are a specialist planning consultancy focused on helping clients unlock development potential, overcome planning constraints, and navigate increasingly complex planning systems. Whether a project is facing policy restrictions, council objections, sensitive site considerations, or challenging approval pathways, we bring the expertise and strategic thinking needed to move it forward.
Our role is simple: identify opportunities, build strong planning cases, and help clients achieve the best possible outcome.
Shmaya Markovits
CEO of Breakthroughplanning
Basya Markovits
Planning and Enforcement Officer
03 // Our Philosophy
Too often, promising development opportunities are dismissed because they appear difficult, complex, or unconventional.
We founded Breakthrough Planning to challenge that mindset.
By combining planning expertise, local authority insight, and commercial understanding, we help clients uncover opportunities that may not be immediately obvious and develop strategies that maximize the likelihood of success.
"Where others see constraints, we see possibilities."
02 // Our Apart
At Breakthrough Planning, we believe the best planning outcomes come from seeing possibilities others overlook.
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Strategic Thinking
Every recommendation is built around achieving the strongest planning outcome—not simply following standard processes.
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Complex Problem Solving
We specialize in projects involving challenging sites, policy constraints, planning objections, and difficult approval pathways.
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Planning Authority Expertise
We understand how planning decisions are made and how to engage effectively with local authorities.
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Commercial Awareness
Good planning advice must also support project viability, investment objectives, and long-term value.
02 // Our Approach
To become the trusted planning consultancy known for solving complex planning challenges, uncovering hidden opportunities, and helping clients achieve outcomes that others believe are impossible.
Our mission is to help clients navigate complex planning challenges with confidence, clarity, and strategic expertise. We are committed to uncovering opportunities others overlook, developing robust planning strategies, and securing outcomes that maximize the potential of every project.
We envision a future where challenging sites, complex applications, and unconventional development opportunities are no longer barriers to progress. By combining deep planning expertise with innovative thinking, we aim to become the trusted partner for clients seeking exceptional planning outcomes across the UK.
We look beyond constraints to identify opportunities that others may overlook, creating pathways to success where challenges appear insurmountable. Every recommendation is grounded in careful analysis, planning policy expertise, and a clear understanding of our clients' objectives.
07 // Testimonials
Here's what clients say about our work. True impressions, built from real projects, real partnerships, and results.
From day one, they understood the vision we had — creating a space that felt modern, functional, and timeless. Their design approach reshaped how our building stands in the community.
Sharon Ahmed
Homeowner, Surrey, UK
08 // Reach out
Connect with trusted agents for personalized guidance, expert advice, and seamless real estate buying experiences.
info@breakthrough.com
+020 3830 63756
7 Bell Yard, WC2A 2JR, London
