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Economic Development

Supporting economic growth â€‹is a critical component in the planning and development system. Building a strong, responsive and competitive economy is at the heart of national planning policy, and reflects the UN's Sustainability Goals. 

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We are able to support planning applications and appeals for a variety of developments, including retail, commercial, industrial, and other mixed-use schemes. 

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Viable Placemaking have a specialism in development economics and have experience supporting viable economic developments at all stages of the planning system - from economic impact assessments supporting major industrial developments to local plan evidence base reports evaluating economic and employment needs. 

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Scroll down to see some of our key services and insights related to Economic Development or, for more information on this Sector, please don't hesitate to get in touch

Planning Services and Insights

Economic Impact and Employment Land

Economic Impact and Employment Land

Viable Placemaking have experience in supporting economic impact assessments and employment land reviews for a variety of developments, including major commercial and industrial schemes, which can strengthen a planning submission by demonstrating the economic benefits or local need. 

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Planning Applications

Do you have a development which requires planning permission and seek professional input from a Chartered Town Planner? Whether your scheme is commercial, residential, leisure or otherwise - our team will be able to assist with the preparation of Planning, Design and Access Statements and the project management of your application.

Planning Appeal Service

Planning Appeals

Have you received a decision notice refusing your planning application and are considering appealing the Council's decision? If you would like guidance on the process, assistance with an Appeal Statement or specialist Statement of Case, or attendance as an Expert Witness, we will be more than able to assist with your appeal.

Dismissed Appeal Resubmission Commercial

When a Planning Appeal is Dismissed - it does not mean the end for development.

Viable Placemaking are proud to have helped secure full planning permission for a major mixed-use commercial development in the south east - transforming a previously dismissed appeal into a successful, deliverable scheme.

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Economic Impact Assessment secures Major Industrial Development

Viable Placemaking is proud to have supported a successful planning application with an Economic Impact Assessment alongside our expert planning advice for a major industrial development in West Berkshire, delivering long-term economic benefits to the area.

FEMM

Functional Economic Market Microcosms

Viable Placemaking have pioneered a new way to consider strategic economic market areas, in a recently approved major industrial development. This Insight discussed how FEMAs and FEMMs can support developments and the importance of considering economic market areas in major developments. 

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