OUR SERVICES
Our comprehensive service suite for land owners and property developers
OUR SERVICES
Landowners
STRATEGIC LAND ADVICE
Navigating the planning system is complex, but we can help landowners move their land forward from early promotion, like responding to 'call for sites', through formal engagement with local authorities, to securing planning consent.
LAND DEVELOPMENT APPRAISALS
We'd be happy to visit and appraise your land for future development, providing initial advice on timescales, costs, and DIY options. We'll also assess the risk versus reward for the process, ensuring you have peace of mind throughout.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
We've led numerous projects, assembling full consultant teams for large urban extensions. Acting as the main contact between the client and the team, we make key decisions to ensure the project progresses swiftly to a successful planning outcome.
AGREEMENT STRUCTURING
There are many legal agreements for placing your land with a developer or investor such as option or promotion agreements. We can advise on the best options, the terms and clauses to accept or reject, minimum values, and how to ensure the developer quickly secures planning and pays the best price.
SALES & MARKETING
We can compile a list of developers and investors interested in your land, whether it's already planned or not. We'll collaborate with you to shortlist and interview top bidders, and then recommend the best candidate to partner with or sell to, along with the terms.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS & ADVICE
We've led consultant teams on various planning applications, from single houses in garden plots to small developments of 20 homes on pony paddocks, and even large urban extensions involving thousands of homes and facilities, often requiring EIA and QC legal expertise.
OUR SERVICES
Property Developers
IDENTIFYING DEVELOPMENT LAND
We provide a tailored search service, customised by the size or number of plots you need, along with your preferred location and choice between greenfield or brownfield sites.
LAND DEVELOPMENT APPRAISALS
Once we identify a land parcel, we can estimate the timeline and likelihood of securing planning approval. We’ll guide you through key development considerations, including infrastructure costs and timings, and advise on the ideal mix for the site, potential profits, and associated risks.
VIABILITY ASSESSMENTS
We provide advice and conduct viability assessments for various project sizes, evaluating different factors to ensure projects are feasible. We also communicate with local authorities to explain the implications and reasons behind their policies.
CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT
We continuously assess land on development boundaries across the South West, engaging with landowners to gauge their interest in advancing their land. For our retained clients, we can provide early access to upcoming land opportunities.
LAND OWNER NEGOTIATIONS
We serve as intermediaries in negotiations with landowners, breaking down complex issues into simple terms. This helps to maintain clear communication and keeps deals on track, ensuring that both developers and landowners stay aligned throughout the process.
DEALING WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES
We handle negotiations with local authorities on intricate planning and development issues, including CIL and s106 obligations, where substantial sums are often at stake and detailed discussions are necessary.
CONSULTANCY & ADVICE
We can take on the role of lead consultant, managing projects independently by appointing consultants, overseeing budgets, making crucial decisions, and providing updates as needed. Alternatively, we can integrate into an existing consultant team, offering specialised advice on aspects of the promotion or planning process.
POLITICAL PLANNING FOR DEVELOPMENT
We provide a service to meet with local councillors and present your scheme, addressing their concerns and feedback. By making necessary adjustments based on their input, we help secure their support at planning committees.
