Jon Collins Consulting works with private sector clients;
To inform planning policy, consultation and decision-making.
Time matters to developers and how long it takes to get a planning decision can be frustrating. Our understanding of the decision-making process and knowledge of how to move things along, can inform the way applications are viewed by decision makers and save time and money.
To acquire land and assets.
Councils have some of the largest land holdings and property portfolios in the country. Increasingly they are buying, selling and managing assets for capital receipts and revenue income.
We can advise on how to engage with councils buying and selling assets, how decisions are made, and how to present bids.
To secure licences and other permissions.
If you need licences or other permissions, it makes sense to know if an application is likely to proceed before costly commitments are made.
We understand how national policies are applied and how local policy is developed. We can give an early assessment of whether an application is likely to succeed, and advise on changes that can make success more likely.
To access funding and support.
Despite the squeeze on local government and public finances, councils and public partnerships still have access to sources of funding to support development, regeneration, increased economic activity, job creation and business growth.
We can help to identify sources of finance that might be available and relevant to your project and can offer advice on how to apply.
To understand the present and the future.
We can help you to understand the current national and local policies that challenge or create opportunity for your business, and find out about new policies that are being considered. We can explain what they mean for your business and help you to engage with policy-makers as they are developed.
We have provided clients with insight into policy approaches to out-of-town versus town-centre retail, purpose-built student accommodation, car use and the development of low emissions zones, house building and the development of transport networks.
If you think we can help, please get in touch for a confidential chat.
Email: jon@joncollinsconsulting.com