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Site Appraisals

With over 24 years’ experience, and having worked in decision-making roles for a local authority, we understand the finer details of site appraisals.

24 Years’ Experience

For each scheme, the specifics needed will vary, depending on the size and scale of the proposal, and of course the characteristics of each site. I’m Darryl Howells, and I run DHPC, an independent planning consultancy that supports the needs of property developers, architects and private clients along the south coast of England.

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Our role is to make your role easier. More streamlined, perhaps, so that you can develop your business and focus on what you do best. And certainly, to make it far more likely that your planning application, or your appeal will have a positive outcome.
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Site Appraisals

As you’re aware, site appraisals (also known as feasibility studies) are an important early-stage process to establish the viability of a scheme, in light of adopted planning policies. In other words, seeing and assessing the site and the surrounding areas first hand to gauge its opportunities and potential. Or, its constraints and limitations. Often, both.

A site appraisal is an in-depth task. We need to know whether, or equally how your scheme could comply with the council’s policies, therefore seeing the site up close is beneficial.

Site Appraisal is an In-depth Task

Essentially, it puts your project in context. Among other things, a visit to the site on your behalf will enable us to:

  • Become familiar with the location and assess any surveys that may need to be carried out.
  • Identify any risk factors, not only to the project itself, but also to the surrounding areas.
  • Is the site in a flood area?
  • Is there potential site contamination? Subsidence, for example? Is asbestos present?
  • Analyse any access restrictions on equipment.
  • Gauge the level of protection required for the public.
  • Determine any policy issues that could cause delays.
  • Make decisions on how long the project could take, and likely cost considerations.

With our expertise, we can help to de-risk your project and add value wherever possible. Feel free to get in touch for more information, we’d be happy to help.

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