Local Plan evidence base
Effective policy, grounded in real insight into the specific character of a place, is the foundation from which truly successful urban environments are built. Using our urban design and development planning expertise, we support clients in forming robust evidence base from which their planning policy and local plans are developed.
With a robust analytical approach, we dig deep into the details of a place, assessing the full scope of both the opportunities and challenges it presents – as well as engaging directly with the people who live and work there, who should play a pivotal role in shaping how their community develops. This method allows to create bespoke and well informed policies on a range of topics – from heritage, to transport, design, and the environment – all used to guide development in a positive direction.
Get in touch
To find out more about this service, speak to Jane Dann, Katja Stille or Michael Bottomley.
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Jane DannConsultant
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Katja StilleDirector
Take a look at some examples of our work showing this service in action

Character Assessment (SPD), Bracknell

Gillingham Town Centre Masterplan

South Buckinghamshire Townscape Character Assessment

Winchester Station Approach Masterplan

Harestone and Woldingham Character Assessments and Design Guidance (SPD)

Romford Development Framework

Hertford Town Centre Strategy