The Samuel Leeds Podcast Planning Loopholes Even I Never Knew Existed | Advice from a Property Multi-Millionaire
May 16, 2025
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In this powerful interview, I sit down with Ian Walmsley, the founder of The Planning Geek, to uncover the TRUTH about planning permission, permitted development rights, Article 4 directions, and so much more.
If you're a UK property investor trying to navigate the complexities of planning law, this is the one video you can't afford to miss. Ian shares over 20 years of experience and answers the BIG questions most people get wrong — even planning officers themselves consult his website!
Whether you're converting commercial properties to residential, scaling your HMO portfolio, or simply extending your home, understanding permitted development could save you tens of thousands of pounds and months of unnecessary delays.
💡 Want to get planning advice from Ian? Visit 👉 https://www.planninggeek.co.uk or subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/IanWalmsley
🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
→ The REAL meaning of Article 4 and how to check what’s restricted in your area
→ Permitted development rights for residential and commercial properties
→ How to turn commercial units into flats using Class MA
→ Common planning mistakes that trigger enforcement action
→ How to legally increase your HMO capacity without full planning
→ Certificate of Lawfulness vs planning permission
→ What local councils don’t tell you about service accommodation use classes
→ Why some “planning consultants” give you the WRONG advice
→ How AI and ChatGPT are misinforming investors on planning law
→ The truth about “grandfather rights” and keeping your lawful use status
➡️ It all starts with a Crash Course! Book your spot at Samuel Leeds' next course for ONLY £1: https://www.samuelleeds.com/slptour
USEFUL LINKS:
🎥 WATCH: ALL NEW Success Stories Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCuMZkB9CLBpjuviJ6Ljzd_w
📖 READ: My latest best-selling book: https://www.samuelleeds.com/FOMPOD
♟️ PLAY: Get the Property Millionaire board game: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ytbg
❓ Have a question about property? Join my Property Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/778613042238071
🗣️ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
→ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamuelLeeds
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelleeds
→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuel_leeds
→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSamuelLeeds/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samuel_leeds
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-leeds-64660683
We are always looking for interesting podcast guests:
For collaboration enquiries, please email marketing@samuelleeds.com
DISCLAIMER All information, including dates, figures, links, and references mentioned in this video, is accurate and valid at the time of filming. Please note that circumstances may change over time, and we recommend double-checking any details before making decisions based on this content.
In this powerful interview, I sit down with Ian Walmsley, the founder of The Planning Geek, to uncover the TRUTH about planning permission, permitted development rights, Article 4 directions, and so much more.
If you're a UK property investor trying to navigate the complexities of planning law, this is the one video you can't afford to miss. Ian shares over 20 years of experience and answers the BIG questions most people get wrong — even planning officers themselves consult his website!
Whether you're converting commercial properties to residential, scaling your HMO portfolio, or simply extending your home, understanding permitted development could save you tens of thousands of pounds and months of unnecessary delays.
💡 Want to get planning advice from Ian? Visit 👉 https://www.planninggeek.co.uk or subscribe to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/IanWalmsley
🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
→ The REAL meaning of Article 4 and how to check what’s restricted in your area
→ Permitted development rights for residential and commercial properties
→ How to turn commercial units into flats using Class MA
→ Common planning mistakes that trigger enforcement action
→ How to legally increase your HMO capacity without full planning
→ Certificate of Lawfulness vs planning permission
→ What local councils don’t tell you about service accommodation use classes
→ Why some “planning consultants” give you the WRONG advice
→ How AI and ChatGPT are misinforming investors on planning law
→ The truth about “grandfather rights” and keeping your lawful use status
➡️ It all starts with a Crash Course! Book your spot at Samuel Leeds' next course for ONLY £1: https://www.samuelleeds.com/slptour
USEFUL LINKS:
🎥 WATCH: ALL NEW Success Stories Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCuMZkB9CLBpjuviJ6Ljzd_w
📖 READ: My latest best-selling book: https://www.samuelleeds.com/FOMPOD
♟️ PLAY: Get the Property Millionaire board game: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ytbg
❓ Have a question about property? Join my Property Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/778613042238071
🗣️ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
→ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamuelLeeds
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelleeds
→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuel_leeds
→ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSamuelLeeds/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samuel_leeds
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-leeds-64660683
We are always looking for interesting podcast guests:
For collaboration enquiries, please email marketing@samuelleeds.com
DISCLAIMER All information, including dates, figures, links, and references mentioned in this video, is accurate and valid at the time of filming. Please note that circumstances may change over time, and we recommend double-checking any details before making decisions based on this content.