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Working with developers

In a nutshell

We provide clarity and certainty for developers and land owners in relation to the requirements of local planning authorities with regards to open space, sport and recreation provision.


Our offer

PMP has extensive experience of delivering solutions for private developers. We are therefore able to offer: 

• solutions which achieve ‘win-win’ situations for you, the local authority and local community
• bespoke high quality and robust open space and playing pitch strategies and local needs assessments
• tried and tested methodologies which are fair to both developers and local authorities
• a detailed knowledge of the planning process
• experience of making the case at planning inquiries.
  

Establishing the real local needs - through consultation and market research techniques to demonstrate that your development proposals are widely supported

Local needs assessments – facilities, pitches, open space and recreational land

Quantity assessment of open space and recreational land provision - including location, areas and types of open space in accordance with the categories proposed in PPG17

A Microsoft Access database and/or Microsoft Excel spreadsheets - containing specific site assessment information on local open space sites

Assessing the right level of developer contributions

Negotiations with local authorities and/or Sport England - on recreation and open space requirements 

Planning applications with supporting evidence

Identification of deficiencies and surpluses - (using maps and  projections) in accordance with local needs both now and in the future to provide evidence in support of development

Determination and application of robust local standards - in accordance with PPG17 for open space provision to challenge existing local authority standards. 

This will help with securing planning permissions, finding appropriate sites for development and providing the appropriate and reasonable needs for local authorities through funding contributions, section 106 agreements or new open space provision. 

Our experience 

To learn more about our local successes, click on the projects below: 

Godalming College
ASDA/Cannock Chase
Ashtenne Holdings
David Lloyd Leisure


Key contact

For further information please contact:

Helen Rowbotham
T: +44 (0)20 7767 3441