Why stakeholder engagement should start before an application is submitted We could make this a very short blog. Because by the time the application goes in, people are already talking about it. There. Done. Except there’s a little more to it than that. Stakeholder...
Month: October 2026 Articles
What actually happens at a planning committee?
You’ve heard about it for weeks. Planning Committee. It’s on the project programme. It’s mentioned on every Teams call. Someone has said “subject to committee” approximately 47 times. And now the application is finally going there. So, what actually happens?...
The communications mistakes developers make during planning
Planning communications can be a delicate business. Get it right and you build understanding, establish useful relationships and make sure the merits of your scheme are heard. Get it wrong and you’re explaining why somebody said something ill-advised at a drinks...
From AI to the Renters’ Rights Act: September’s property coverage
It’s been a busy month for the property press – and an even busier one for our clients. Across September, Proper PR clients have been making headlines on everything from AI and PropTech to the Renters’ Rights Act, landlord pressures, buyer confidence, specialist...



