Town and country planning has been a fundamental part of land ownership and development since the housing and public health codes of the industrial revolution and we are fully engaged in the planning regime at all levels.

Options analysis/ This involves the review of a site’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and constraints in order to advise upon the redevelopment options for particular uses. We are able to fully appreciate a site’s potential from all perspectives including the aspirations of the landowner and local authority as well as the appetite from the private sector development community.

Planning/ The negotiation of S106 Agreements for major developments acting for either the Local Planning Authority or the developer. We are able to model the financial impact of particular planning requirements and use this to prepare a viability statement and negotiate a realistic consent.

Planning policy/ Our services provide an essential part of the market research and evidence base to support policy development, including: the production of masterplans; the formulation of Area Action Plans; financial modelling of S106/Community Infrastructure Levy tariffs.

Heritage & listed buildings/ We can assist with feasibility studies and funding to address buildings which have heritage or Listed status.

Development advisory/ This encompasses a number of services including feasibility studies; options analysis; development management etc. in order to provide comprehensive and rounded advice. Bespoke reporting can meet the specific requirements of the client in order to progress a particular scheme to a successful outcome.