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About SAM Planning Services
- Honesty We tell you upfront what you will get and won’t get.
- We are personally invested and passionate about every project we take on. We will fight for you until your planning is approved, and we don’t charge for resubmissions.
- We have professional planning consultants working for us. They think how the council thinks which gives us the edge with planning applications.
- Our site surveys are professional enough to be used for engineering drawings.
What We Do?
Help you get your building plans approved.
Site Surveys
Architectural Drawings
Planning Applications
Planning / Enforcement Appeals
Engineering Services
Our CEO & Founder
Joel grew up in Brazil.
After finishing his rabbinical degrees, he moved to the UK in 2007.
Joel Stern is the Founder of the SAM GROUP.
In 2013, Joel started working in the property industry, with an initial focus on property management and helping investors to find small projects.
After a couple of years of helping various clients with management and refurbishment, Joel saw a need for a planning consultancy firm with in-house Architects and Engineers, that could get the job done with a high approval rate while keeping customer service at the highest level.
SAM Planning specializes in getting planning approved, with a success rate of over 90% (meaning 9/10 applications get Approved) and achieves this whilst keeping the client up to date every step of the way and providing complete transparency.
SAM Planning has invested in the past years in a computer program over £50,000 – that keeps track of each planning application and Engineering job, thus bringing customer service and satisfaction even higher.
Today, Joel oversees a team of 25. Architects, drafters, engineers, and planning consultants, are actively committed to maximizing the value of your property in some way or another.
Joel strives to get the job done and you can often hear him say “Do it once, do it right”, for him that goes hand in hand with obsessing over his customer’s needs.
Joel Stern
CEO and Founder
Our Team
Joel Stern
CEO and Founder
Joel Stern
Yoili (as he is called by his friends and family) is an avid reader, enjoys learning, and loves aviation. When he's not busy with work, Yoili enjoys spending time with his family. As well, he is passionate about giving back to his community and he oversees a few charities.
Nash Ritvo
COO
Nash Ritvo
With over 15 years of experience in construction and development, Nash has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to properties, in particular how best to maximise and unlock the true potential of a property through planning.
Simon Nowi
Estate Manager
Simon Nowi
A health and wellness enthusiast who enjoys practicing yoga and meditation. He is also an avid reader and enjoys reading self-help and personal development books.
Raymond Okot
Senior Planning Consultant
Raymond Okot
Leandro Mallmann
Maintenance Manager
Leandro Mallmann
A travel enthusiast who has visited more than 20 countries. He also enjoys cooking and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
Niloufar Aryani
Architectural Designer
Niloufar Aryani
A fashion lover who enjoys following the latest trends and creating her own unique style. She is also a fitness enthusiast and enjoys practicing yoga and Pilates.
Jacob Abish
Head of Sales
Jacob Abish
Moin Nagani
Architectural Designer
Moin Nagani
A technology enthusiast who enjoys tinkering with gadgets and electronics. He also enjoys playing video games and watching sci-fi movies.
Sarah Sonnechein
Architectural Designer
Sarah Sonnechein
A snowboarder who enjoys hitting the slopes in the winter. She is also a travel enthusiast and enjoys exploring new cities and countries.
Chesky Mandel
Site Surveyor
Chesky Mandel
Avrumi Deutsch
Town Planner
Avrumi Deutsch
A car enthusiast who enjoys attending car shows and working on his own cars. He is also a foodie and enjoys trying out new restaurants and cuisines.
Cheski Posen
Revit and AutoCAD Drafter
Cheski Posen
a Revit drafter and a property measurement surveyor with 3 years of experience in the field.
Yitzi Grohman
Estate Manager
Yitzi Grohman
Israel Marmorstein
In house accountant
Israel Marmorstein
A driven and determined person who always strives to achieve his goals. He has a strong work ethic and is not afraid to take charge when needed.
Sruly Grohman
Planning Consultant
Sruly Grohman
Having in mind the need of professional planning consultants with understanding to the client's custom requirements and with the passion to achieving and delivering, Sruly has joined SAM Planning the leading planning firm, that enables him to deliver a Heimishe yet professional service.
Sruly Shepherd
Admin
Sruli S
A creative soul who enjoys painting and writing in his free time. He also enjoys practicing yoga and meditation.
Blimie Bransdorfer
Secretary
Blimie Bransdorfer
A nature lover who enjoys hiking and camping. She also enjoys cooking and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.