Set out below are just some examples of work undertaken to date. As noted here, this is not a definitive list: do ask if you don’t see an example of the sort of thing you’re after.
Development Management Casework
Specialist heritage commentary on planning application casework, and oversight of wider team’s responses.
Assessment of Heritage Submissions
Robust assessment of the heritage submissions in support of planning applications (e.g. a solar farm proposal) and emerging local plan allocations (e.g. a housing allocation).
Local Plan Casework
Assessment of emerging plans across a range of policy areas, and submission of responses.
Research briefings
Concise briefings prepared for planning team and non-technical colleagues on emerging planning reforms, detailed points of policy and legislation, and development plan content.
National Consultation Responses
Assessment of major planning reform proposals and the preparation of a suitable response for the client in each case.
Strategic Vigil
Monitoring and reporting of government policy and legislation, and potentially relevant development plans within a defined area.
Talks
Talks on heritage and planning matters, e.g. for a local amenity group.
Articles
Accessible newsletter articles on complex planning topics, and a monthly briefing on local planning issues.
Training
Development of a programme of planning training, and production of desk instructions for a planning team.
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