Public Consultations

Government encourages public consultation and it is now an integral part of the planning system and should be used as effectively as possible. Well designed and dedicated public consultation delivers communication with stakeholders and makes all the difference.

One certainty of planning and development is that dialogue with residents, politicians and the media at every stage is an essential component of winning planning permission. Pre-application consultation needs to be considered as a requirement for planning applications as outlined in each local authority's Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). Planning applications succeed when the proposal is understood by the local community and the people with influence or decision making powers are on side. For this reason public consultation is, or should be, a central pillar in every application along with good design, the right planning advice, and other supporting technical information.

Remarkable creates value as a key player within its clients' project teams by preparing and implementing effective public consultation strategies. This delivers significant business benefits by driving an application forward, saving time and reducing risk in securing planning consents.

Remarkable will:

  1. Tailor a consultation programme appropriate to each site
  2. Identify and target relevant political and community stakeholders/third party groups
  3. Identify suitable events and venues in the local area
  4. Produce or advise on display/promotional materials
  5. Ensure that the positive feedback gathered is communicated to decision makers