Tim Watts wrote:

Last I saw, they would only take written questions and then they charged
you - so you can't even pay for a bod's time for 15 minutes.

Have a look online at the application forms for some of the more
"challenging" planning applications you can think of in your area, they
usually have tickboxes for various things including "did you receive
pre-advice?" if you can find that any do, sometimes they refer to
meeting notes etc, then you at least know they offer the service ...