We specialise in providing planning consultancy advice within London and the South East, with considerable experience within Central London.  

Having worked on projects across London and the South East for a wide variety of clients, we have considerable experience of working with key stakeholders such as planning officers and statutory consultees who have a significant influence on the development process. 

Ruth Beard, Founder

Ruth Beard, Founder

Innovate Planning was founded by Ruth Beard, a chartered Town Planner with 20 years experience of working as a planning consultant within London and the South East. Prior to setting up Innovate Planning, Ruth was a Director at a leading London planning consultancy where clients included large property companies, pension funds, housing associations, schools and private individuals.  Ruth has a strong track record of working alongside clients, project managers and architects to lead multidisciplinary teams to successful planning outcomes


Having worked with Ruth on a large, complicated Central London commercial office scheme,
her expertise, experience and advice were crucial to the success of the planning process
and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ruth in the future.
— Ross Sayers, Development Director, Landsec