Strategic Planning

We are experts in strategic plan-making and developing strategies that are sustainable, inclusive and economically viable.

Local Plan
Preparation

Local Plan Preparation

We provide Local Plan support including retained support for preparing whole Local Plans and CIL from the early stages of preparation, Examination through to adoption. We have extensive experience of the importance of cooperation between local authorities to secure the strategic priorities for plan-making and compliance with the Duty to Cooperate.

Technical
Evidence Base

Technical Evidence Base

We prepare a range of technical evidence to support the preparation and monitoring of Local Plans including Infrastructure Delivery Plans, Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessments, Urban Capacity Studies, Annual Monitoring Reports, Compliance with the Duty to Cooperate.

Critical Friend
Support

Critical Friend Support

We use our expert experience of preparing Local Plans and Strategic Plans to review plans and processes to ensure they comply with guidance and legislation. We can provide this support at any stage of the planning process.

Stakeholder and Community
Engagement

Stakeholder and Community Engagement

We have extensive experience of engaging with technical and community stakeholders and can tailor an engagement and consultation strategy to meet the needs of your project. Our team is trained to facilitate workshops, round table discussions and other innovative engagement methods to ensure you get the most out of your project.

Local Plan
Examinations

Local Plan Examinations

We have been involved in numerous successful and adopted Local Plans. We recognise the importance of the Local Plan Examination in addressing and identifying issues of soundness and ensuring legal compliance. Based on appearances at a number of Local Plan Examination Hearings we can provide extensive support in terms of responding to Inspector’s Questions and preparing Hearing Statements.

Related projects:

Daventry

Town Centre Vision 2035

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

Infrastructure Delivery Plan

London Borough of Harrow

Small Sites Capacity Study & Design Code

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Let’s discuss your projects and the services we can offer. All initial discussions are free of any further obligation.