What makes building new homes in the UK so challenging?
The planning system is often cited as a contributing factor, however DLBP has a wealth of experience providing advice and support that takes away the uncertainty of town planning risk.
Many claim the planning system is a blockage to new development because:
the sacrosanct nature of the Green Belt restricts the availability of sites for housing – our experience in green belt new-build and conversion developments, and country homes, includes deploying proven strategies to secure planning permission for additional properties and floorspace, often where sites face other constraints or may have difficult planning histories;
environmental legislation, such as the Habitats Regulations, places additional restrictions on certain sites – we are experienced in securing numerous approvals for new developments on sites constrained by, for example, issues of nutrient neutrality;
political opposition to new development deterring developers from areas that are already experiencing shortages of homes – we are adept at devising and implementing engagement activities specific to certain sites and proposals, ensuring people’s voices are heard throughout the planning process; and
delays within the planning process, and general uncertainty – we have a track record of hundreds of projects, with planning permission secured in 97% of cases. DLBP has secured planning permission or local plan allocations for over 6,000 new homes, many of these on high value urban sites. DLBP is also the leading planning consultancy in the senior living and care sector, having secured planning permission for 2,584 care and nursing bedrooms at 30 sites across England and Wales since 2010. 1,027 of these have been secured since January 2021, and we also have 821 new care and nursing bedrooms in the pipeline.
DLBP is highly skilled at advising how to navigate the often complex planning process to bring forward new development. If you would like to discuss how we might help you, contact our Central London office on 020 3713 8500, or via email at contact@dlbp.uk.