Planning Communication

Developing land provides vital new homes and infrastructure, helps to strengthen communities and supports current Government policies aimed at growth.  But landowners and developers can find the process of moving from initial idea to completed project complex and challenging.

At KOR, we have been supporting clients through the planning process for many years. From housing schemes to renewable energy projects, our experts understand the impact developments can have on neighbours and stakeholders, and the way planners and policymakers operate when considering applications.

Our services include the promotion of land for development, the facilitation of community engagement, support with pre-application consultation and preparing a Statement of Community Involvement to accompany a planning application.

We can help to identify and nurture advocates for projects to encourage third party support for development.  We can also build trust and understanding among sometimes sceptical stakeholders, influencers and decision makers, and ensure landowners are engaging with the right people at the right time to help them de-risk a planning application.

Traditional land uses, including farming, are becoming less profitable while national policies and technological advances offer opportunities for landowners to diversify and take forward plans for development that match their strategic goals.

We can help smooth the process, reduce the risks, enlist support and work to minimise local opposition, increasing the chances of a successful development winning approval.