Housing
Housing development is the cornerstone on which our planning system is built and, the delivery of homes which meet the needs of our communities is paramount to our mission of putting people back at the forefront of placemaking. ​
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Housing and residential-led development is at the heart of Viable Placemaking's work. We frequently work on schemes for new homes of a variety of scales, from self-build projects to major, strategic developments.
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As a town planning consultancy with a specialism in development economics, we frequently support developers with housing land supply reviews, specific housing needs assessments, and Viability Assessments.
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Scroll down to see some of our key services and insights related to Housing or, for more information on this Sector, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Planning Services and Insights
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.
Professional Planning Advice
If you have a site and are considering what development may be possible at your site, or if you are looking to move forward with an application or appeal but would like some professional guidance or assistance, we will be able to provide professional planning advice to help guide you through the planning process.
Viability Assessments
We specialise in preparing Viability Assessments to be submitted to Councils to accompany planning applications. Whether you are looking to assess a scheme's viability or negotiate a Section 106 contribution, such as affordable housing, our team will be able to help.
Public Consultation
Viable Placemaking have extensive experience conducting public consultation within the planning proces, including preparing a Statement of Common Ground for major/strategic planning applications and local development plan evidence base reports.
Land Identification
Identifying land which is appropriate for development can be one of the first hurdles to overcome in the development process. Viable Placemaking offer expert land identification services to assist developers in identifying appropriate land for their development and reviewing it through a professional lens to understand the planning potential of the site. ​​
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.
Green Belt vs Greenfield Land - what's the difference?
There is a lot of confusion around Green Belt land and Greenfield land, and the two are often used synonymously. This Insight seeks to explain what these types of land are and the differences which exist between them.
Community Infrastructure Levy
Our team have experience in establishing strategies and formal reviews of CIL through the regulations to advise you no matter what stage of the process you are at.
Major Residential Development Approved in West Berkshire
Viable Placemaking have supported a successful major planning application for new flats in West Berkshire, providing expert planning and viability advice for the developer and project team.