Expertise
The team undertakes spatial planning at all scales from national and regional plans to local and neighbourhood plans. We undertake this work across the world and often work in partnership with other professions within BDP. This spatial planning work is collaborative and imaginative but also evidence-based and data driven. We are expert in resolving complex needs and understanding different sectors.
We work securing planning consent for developers and public bodies such as hospitals and universities. Our planners work with the nuts and bolts of the planning system to secure planning permission and enable delivery through the approval of planning conditions, planning obligations and design changes. We act as intermediaries between design teams, stakeholders and decision makers to guide projects from the initial concept to high quality place.
How we can help
1. Spatial development strategies
We work on city wide strategies co-ordinating growth with transport investment. These plans synthesise multiple data layers with qualitative evidence covering social, environmental and economic factors to create a holistic vision.
2. Statutory plans and design guidance
We work with city and regional municipalities to develop statutory plans and other policy documents like design codes that help developers, officers and applicants deliver high quality developments. These guides aim to retain the context and character of a place whilst evolving to meet the future needs of their communities in sustainable way.
3. Planning applications
We prepare planning applications for all types of development promoted by the public and private sector. We prepare applications, manage the application process, negotiate conditions and ensure the smooth implementation of projects to create the great places.
4. Neighbourhood and estate strategies
We develop long-term estate strategies for developers and institutions to ensure efficient and sustainable use of buildings and land assets and improve the quality and management of spaces. We have particular experience in healthcare, education and cultural sectors bringing about change through phased development and strategies to ensure planning consent for new buildings.
5. Public engagement
We facilitate meaningful participation with communities and stakeholders as part of all of our planning work We have a toolbox of techniques and approaches that help achieve consensus even when there are diverse opinions.
Case studies
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Brighton, UK
BDP’s planning team was appointed by Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust in 2008 to provide planning consultancy services for a major redevelopment of the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.
York Castle Gateway masterplan
York, UK
The mixed use Castle Gateway Masterplan transforms the area surrounding some of York’s most important and sensitive landmarks.
