Strategic planning & appraisal

Our expert team helps local authorities plan for a huge variety of land uses, in the context of the climate emergency. Our SA/SEA/HRA services have helped local authorities from across the UK to prepare sound plans, with no legal challenges to date.

Local authorities commission us to report on significant sustainability issues and the effects of their emerging plans and policies. Our work promotes sustainable development, helping to avoid or minimise the potential for adverse effects.

We work at both the plan and project levels to protect internationally designated biodiversity sites in accordance with Habitats Regulations.

We provide Local Plan management support and policy advice to planning policy teams at local authorities. We help facilitate bold regeneration visions as well as ensuring land use is appropriate for people, nature and place.