Axis has been supporting development projects across Wales for more than 20 years. Our long-established North Wales head office, just over the border from Chester, has been the mainstay of the business for almost two decades. With the opening of our second Welsh office in Colwyn Bay, we are strengthening our presence in Wales further and continuing to support clients across the country.
We bring together the reach and resources of a national consultancy with a strong understanding of the factors that shape development in Wales, including the distinct planning system, landscape character, Welsh language considerations, and the needs of local communities.
From modest rural and coastal schemes all the way up to nationally significant infrastructure projects, our team is equipped to help clients navigate Wales’ unique policy, environmental, and stakeholder landscape – delivering projects that are technically robust, culturally aware, and policy compliant.
Planning in Wales operates within its own legislative and policy framework, including:
Beyond legislation, development is shaped by distinctive national priorities – including protection of the Welsh language, strong expectations around community engagement and placemaking, sensitive rural and coastal landscapes, and a clear emphasis on sustainability and long-term resilience.
In Wales, successful applications for consent are built on an understanding of policy, place and people, and how they interact.Our experience enables us to deliver schemes that are:
By working sensitively with communities, landscape character, and environmental priorities, we help projects build trust as well as consent.
Axis provides a fully integrated, multidisciplinary offer across Wales – allowing clients to access either a complete consultancy team or individual specialist services.
Many projects in Wales require bilingual documentation. Axis works with a dedicated Welsh-English translator, ensuring that consultation material, policy context and technical submissions meet this requirement.
This supports clear communication with stakeholders, communities, and decision-makers.
Our advisory service covers all areas of planning policy, guidance, legislation and permitted development rights under the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO).
We use our specialist knowledge to help clients navigate the complexities of consent orders or special designations and advise on whether environmental impact assessments or specialist studies are needed to support a planning application.
Axis supports projects in Wales across:
We bring experience of working with Welsh local planning authorities, statutory consultees, and community stakeholders throughout the country.
Axis offers the scale and technical depth of a national consultancy, combined with a long track record in Wales and an understanding of the distinct planning culture and expectations here.
Our clients value the ability to work with a team that understands:
Whether you need full project coordination or specialist input, our Wales-focused team is ready to help
P’un a oes angen cydlynu prosiect llawn arnoch neu gyngor arbenigol, mae ein tîm sy’n canolbwyntio ar Gymru yn barod i helpu.