Promoting Land Through the Development Plan Process
Securing the right allocation for your land or development interest can be critical to unlocking future opportunities and maximising long-term value. At Calton, we provide strategic planning advice to help clients promote sites effectively through the development plan process. We aim to secure site allocations, influence emerging policy, and improve the prospects of future development.
We have extensive experience in preparing and submitting representations on Local Development Plans. Working across all stages of the plan-making process to ensure our clients’ interests are clearly presented and robustly supported. This includes responding to early consultation stages and engaging with proposed policy wording. It also includes promoting sites through later stages of the process, including Examination.
A key part of this service is the preparation of comprehensive Call for Ideas/Call for Sites submissions. These early-stage opportunities can be vital in positioning land for future allocation. We work closely with clients to prepare clear, evidence-based submissions that demonstrate the suitability, deliverability and potential of a site. Our approach is focused on presenting a strong planning case from the outset. Taking account of planning policy, site context, infrastructure considerations and wider development objectives.
Strengthening Submissions Through Integrated Teamwork
Where appropriate, Calton also works collaboratively with architects and wider consultant teams to strengthen development plan submissions. This can include coordinating site concepts, indicative layouts, development frameworks and supporting material that help communicate how a site could be successfully brought forward. By combining strategic planning advice with well-prepared supporting information, we help ensure sites are promoted in a clear, credible and compelling way.
Beyond simply submitting representations, we provide ongoing advice throughout the development plan process. Helping clients understand changing policy positions, identify risks and opportunities, and respond strategically as plans evolve. With a strong understanding of how Local Authorities prepare and assess development plans, we are well placed to guide clients through what can often be a lengthy and technical process, ensuring their land and development interests are protected.