Residential
Residential development. What should this site become?
Residential development is most of what we do. Whether you own a large garden, an industrial site, an office building or a phased scheme, the questions are the same: how many homes, of what type, for whom, at what cost, and what is left at the end. We test the options on one basis and then help you carry out the decision.
Who it is for
For landowners and owners of buildings who think their property could be homes, for investors putting money into residential schemes, for developers who want an independent view or extra capacity, and for organisations that need homes for their own purposes. Schemes range from a handful of homes to large phased sites; the questions are the same, the scale of the work is not.
What to consider
- How many homes, and what mixWhat the site or building could take, the mix of sizes, and what the local market and the council want to see.
- Planning and affordable housingThe local plan, the affordable housing the council will ask for, and the other obligations that come with a consent: Section 106, the Community Infrastructure Levy and biodiversity net gain.
- Type of housingHomes to sell, homes to rent, student rooms or specialist housing. Each has different buyers, design and values, and suits different sites.
- Cost and programmeBuild cost, abnormal costs, fees and finance, and how long it all takes. Taller residential buildings also need approval from the Building Safety Regulator before work starts.
- How the value is realisedSell as it is, sell with planning permission, bring in a partner, build and sell, or build and keep.
The options
How we help
- Feasibility studies: what the site or building could become, and what each option costs and returns
- Site identification: finding and securing the right site
- Development management: managing the scheme, including the planning process and the right planning consultant
- Delivery strategy for complex sites
- Project management
Sites and buildings
Areas
Case studies
Common questions
Do you only work on large schemes?
No. We work on developments of any size, from a few homes on a garden or backland site to large phased schemes. The scope and fee are set to suit the decision.
Which type of housing will make the most from my site?
It depends on the location, the planning position, the size of the site and what you want from it. A feasibility study compares the realistic options on the same basis so you can see which one leaves you with the most.
Do you handle the planning application?
As development manager we run the planning process for you: we appoint the right planning consultant and design team for the site, manage the application and the negotiations, and keep the numbers current as the scheme changes.
Do I need to be a developer to do this?
No. Many of our clients own land or buildings and have never developed before. We explain the options and act for you, so you can decide how much risk and involvement you want.