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Why stakeholder engagement should start before a planning application is submitted
So why should you start stakeholder engagement before a planning 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...
What actually happens at a planning committee meeting?
What Happens at a Planning Committee Meeting? 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...
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...
September newsletter from Proper PR
The September edition of the Proper PR newsletter is out now, with a round-up of what we’ve been up to, what’s making news across the property industry and a little of what’s coming next. This month we share Russell Quirk’s latest thoughts, celebrate some fantastic...
A great scheme doesn’t speak for itself. Someone has to tell its story.
You’ve found the site. You’ve appointed the architect. You’ve spent months refining the scheme, running the numbers and working your way through the planning process. And then you assume everyone else will see what you see. That’s where things can start to go wrong....
Why good developments can still struggle at planning
You’ve got a good scheme. It’s well designed, it responds to local need, the professional team knows what it’s doing and there’s a strong planning case behind it. So, planning should be straightforward. Right? If only. The reality is that a good development and a...
When should stakeholder engagement be introduced?
It’s a question we’re often asked: when is the right time to start stakeholder engagement? The short answer? Earlier than you might think. Too often, engagement is treated as something to think about once a planning application is ready to go in – or, worse, when...







