Real Estate
Effective communications and meaningful engagement with stakeholders and neighbours are essential for any development project, residential or commercial, large or small. Explaining the rationale behind plans and their likely impact can nurture support and counteract opposition, effectively lowering the risk for a landowner and improving the chances of success.
Residential
At KOR we have experience of supporting developers and landowners with a variety of residential development projects. Whether it is 400 or 4,000 new homes, a garden village or a new town, we always recommend beginning positive engagement with neighbours and stakeholders well before plans are submitted – and we maintain support right through the planning process.
That support includes creating a compelling narrative for why a development deserves to succeed, building advocates for the scheme, engaging with the community and decision makers and listening to and responding to feedback.
Landowners playing their part in tackling the housing crisis through making the best use of their assets will a better chance of success if they engage early and authentically with their stakeholders.
Commercial
The establishment of commercial premises in rural and urban areas brings many benefits for communities, from the provision of vital services to the creation of jobs. At KOR we have wide experience of working with landed estates, developers and hoteliers in support of a range of schemes, from farm shops and business parks to hotels and warehouses.
Demonstrating the value of a project, communicating its importance to the community and engaging with those decision makers who will determine the application, or have influence over it, is essential to achieving a successful outcome. We will facilitate community engagement, provide support with pre-application consultation and prepare a Statement of Community Involvement to accompany a planning application.
Our services can extend to the promotion of land appropriate for commercial development and the identification and nurturing of advocates for schemes, demonstrating third party backing for a project. We also build trust and understanding among stakeholders and ensure landowners are engaging with the right people at the right time to help them de-risk their application.
