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Planning

Facilitating positive change for future generations.

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Now more than ever we need planning to effectively facilitate the creation of new and revitalised places that address our society’s changing needs.

We use a cohesive approach that focusses on mediating the balance between social, economic and environmental interests to find sustainable opportunities, unlock challenging sites and deliver successful places.

Our blend of technical and creative perspectives offers both insight and inspiration. We apply this approach to every project, regardless of size, form or function.

Successfully navigating the planning system is becoming ever more complex. That’s why we’re here to help.

We recognise the importance of the process and the need to research, reflect and evolve in order to respond to changing planning practice and requirements.

But our focus is ultimately on the outcomes: facilitating positive change over time to realise the aspirations of land interests alongside wider public benefits in our living and working environments.

Planning is the key to enabling development of the right type and quality in the right location — managing our delicate relationship with the natural and historic environment, and rising to the challenge of climate change.

Our Approach

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Strategic Insight & Policy Advice

We provide clear guidance on planning policy, development strategy, and socio-economic context to inform decision-making.

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Project Strategy & Positioning

We define opportunities, shape tailored strategies, and demonstrate deliverability and capacity for each project.

03

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

We balance diverse inputs, build strong relationships, and engage stakeholders to guide projects forward.

04

Risk, Representation & Delivery

We manage risk and change, represent projects through the planning process, and ensure successful delivery.

Our Deliverables

Site Promotion and Representation

Preparing evidenced representations to maximise your site prospects through Local Plans and timely engagement with key stakeholders.

EIA Management

Coordinating and managing Environmental Impact Assessments to meet regulatory requirements and support sustainable development.

Application Strategy, Management and Negotiation

End-to-end management of planning applications based on a robust planning strategy, from preparation through to formal submission and skilled negotiation with planning authorities to secure favourable outcomes.

Application Implementation

Careful drafting and negotiation of conditions and Section 106 planning obligations to deliver community benefits and infrastructure contributions, and enabling efficient commencement of development.