Planning policy support

Hyas has extensive public sector experience including leading a number of Local Plans successfully through the examination process. We can also draw upon a wider network of associates to tailor our support to address specific issues according to your specific needs. We have supported a number of Local Planning Authorities in various elements of plan-making, and can provide the following services:

Local plan support

• Strategic Plan Support: From early visioning and engagement to Regulation 19 and Examination in Public.

• Policy Drafting: Including design policies and design coding.

• Large Sites & New Settlements: Visioning, concept planning, masterplanning, and policy development.

• Engagement & Consultation: Workshop coordination, exhibition materials, representation analysis, and cross-boundary collaboration.

• Project Management: Development of Local Development Schemes, Project Initiation Documents, and support with timelines, resources, and delivery planning.

Evidence base production

• Green Belt Reviews: Including grey belt analysis.

• Capacity & Site Assessments: SHELAAs, spatial option refinement, site selection.

• Thematic Studies & Topic Papers: Integration and review of multiple evidence strands.

  
  

Wider Planning Support

• SPDs & Development Briefs: For large-scale sites and strategic frameworks.

• Infrastructure Planning: Including Infrastructure Delivery Plans and Schedules.

• Neighbourhood Plans: Support from early drafting to post-submission stages.

• Appeal Support: Focused input on policy-related matters.

To read more about the support we can offer, plase open the below flyer.

Planning Policy Support.pdf

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