Planning analytics and research

Services for the public and private sectors include:

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  Retail and leisure assessments

  We are one of the few consultancies to specialise in providing the full range of analytical and assessment support to the retail and leisure planning market in the UK.

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  Economic Appraisals

  Our team has been providing impact assessments and economic advice to landowners, investors, developers and local authorities for many years.

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  Demographic Analysis and Assessment of Housing Need

  We have carried out a number of independent Objectively Assessed Housing Needs studies for our private sector clients, supporting these through Expert Witness services at Local Plan Public Examinations and Public Inquiries. Our experienced demographic assessments team – comprising demographic, economic and retail experts – offer an analytics service tailored to individual client needs.

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  Health Impact Assessments and Education Planning

  On behalf of landowners and developers, we regularly provide health and education evidence to support land promotions and infrastructure negotiations.

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  Geographical Information Systems / Location Analysis

  We are passionate about data and take pride in translating complex information into understandable and persuasive visual formats.

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  Socio-Economic Impact Assessments and Social Sustainability Reports

  As an Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) registered assessor, we regularly prepare Environmental Statement socio-economic chapters.

  Our social-economic capabilities are also utilised to inform land and planning investment visioning.