PDL provides Community Consultation, Political Engagement and Media Relations services to the UK development industry. We work closely with a number of publicly limited companies, funds and private developers on residential, commercial and mixed-use developments of every size across the country.

Avoiding confrontation and building consensus is vital in this emerging era of localism and planning reform. The Localism Act received Royal Assent in November 2011 and reflects the Government's intention to increase the importance of consultation within the planning system.  Article 61W of the Act introduced “the requirement to carry out preapplication consultation” as well as the “duty to take account of responses to consultation.”

The NPPF paragraph 188 states "Early engagement has significant potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the planning application system for all parties." Copies of the final version and industry analysis is now available on our Intelligence Page.

Please do not hesitate to contact Jeremy Handel if you would like to discuss any of our services further.