The whip hand of development viability…

The whip hand of development viability…

As Local Plans progress in the NPPF2 world, post 2018, the impact on land values is beginning to catch out developers who are being stuck with undeliverable or unprofitable, planning consents. Increasingly the viability policies and review mechanisms, that started in...
A new horizon for our town centres

A new horizon for our town centres

The best retailers are still presenting goods and services that engage and excite customers; they are still profitable. However, while retail expenditure is trending upwards in real terms, shop-based profits are down, as costs remain high compared to those online, and...
A New Era of State-Funded School Delivery

A New Era of State-Funded School Delivery

The recent release of the guidance on developer contributions for school places marks a sea change in Government policy on delivering new and expanded schools. This presents a range of risks for developers from a viability perspective, but also opportunities to...
Making and Shaking – the future of town centres

Making and Shaking – the future of town centres

With Revo 2018 underway in Manchester, the question on everyone’s lips – retailers, investors, Councils and developers alike – is the same…What is next for our high streets and non-super prime shopping centres? For retailers the high street and town centre trading...