The planning system might appear to deal with the built and natural environment, but the decision-making process is all about the people making the decisions and the people that contribute to the decision-making process. This includes neighbours, members of the local community, Parish Councils, Town Councils and the local authority.
Talk to people: explain your ideas; listen to advice; respond positively to criticism.
The perception of change is often negative and therefore it is important to explain the proposed change(s) and encourage support for your proposed development.
We can advise on communication, consultation and engagement, feeding this into the planning process and representing you at meetings, forums and presentations.