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“The judges said this entry was a breath of fresh air to read. Iceni stood out as different, creative, colourful and innovative. They’ve not been afraid to break away from the mould and be themselves, having developed their own successful and imaginative approach to clients and staff offering above and beyond what is expected from a large consultancy.
“The judges were especially impressed by Iceni’s tribal ethos, in the sense that they have created a culture which is staff focused and highlights the importance of their wellbeing above all else.”
RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence 2021
Introduction | A multi-skilled consultancy
CULTURE & MEDIA
Formed in 2005, Iceni is now the market leader and preferred consultancy for a fast-growing number of clients. We have always sought to provide the skills of an advisor with the instincts of a developer.
We achieve this by knowing our tradecraft – the technical skills that come through years of education and on-the-job experience that is recognised by professional accreditation. But it is also daring to be different; being proactive and thinking strategically. Our client relationships are built on trust, togetherness, enthusiasm, and a courage to challenge, where appropriate. The technical specialisms that the company hold have widened, but this fundamental objective remains the same. We are committed to putting our client’s interests first – and providing them with the tools to significantly improve their performance.
The Culture and Media sector is an exciting area of high diversity within the property industry, encompassing a broad range of considerations such as temporary installations, through some of the finest examples of built heritage to brand new technology-led facilities. This is a unique sector which requires flexibility in terms of the non-definitive uses and requirement of flexibility within the planning system in order to realise the bespoke projects within Culture and Media. Our experience in this sector leaves us ideally positioned to provide our clients with the trusted advice they need and our strength as a strategic consultant comes not only from our knowledge, but our dynamism and passion to continue to learn as the sector evolves.
Iceni has a proven track record in Culture and Media, including community engagement for the Illuminated River project across London, the large-scale public art installation; expert heritage advice on historic culture projects; innovative interactive retail experiences coming forward through Outernet; and bespoke advice on strategic mixed-use developments that include film studios, cinemas, and galleries. Iceni can advise from project inception to building occupation.
From our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, and Manchester, we deliver on a variety of schemes across the UK. Our approach is contextual to the site and project ambitions. We employ a dynamic and creative outlook in how we achieve and discuss solutions for this sector requiring more in terms of flexibility within the planning system to deliver state-of-the-art development.
Ian Anderson Chief Executive
At Iceni Projects we recognise and understand the importance of Culture and Media within society and the economy. Art, history, performance, film and creative industries all have huge influence and enrich our daily lives. The UKs creative and cultural sectors generate more than £140bn to the UK economy and employ more than 2m people and are growing up to five-times faster than the UK economy as a whole.
We provide specialist advice in the fields of archaeology; delivery; design; EIA management; engagement; heritage; planning; sustainable development, townscape and transport. Our team are talented, relentless, intelligent, bold and experienced. Individually or collectively, you’ll know when you’re with Iceni Projects.
Sector Spotlights
CONSTRUCTIVE CONSERVATION
Iceni Built Heritage & Townscape host a Constructive Conservation Salon which aims to disentangle the often conflicting specialisms of the planning and property profession to achieve viable, deliverable and efficient use of our historic buildings and places. The Salon has become a neutral platform for built heritage practitioners from public and private areas to talk through the challenges we face as well as an important opportunity to learn from our shared experiences. Some of these challenges include the ubiquitous nature of heritage, and the frustration of interpreting a project within the vast planning policy framework; the very specialist heritage attributes of a project; and overcoming limitation often found within the public sector owing to lack of resourcing. Case studies and experiences are shared to identify common issues in order to find potential solutions for future site identification or project strategy.
FOCUSING THE LENS
Throughout the country, the importance of our cultural venues, cannot be underestimated. They tie us to our ancestors, to our communities, to our social and cultural values. They boost our wellbeing and provide spaces for us to connect, to interact and to come together as a society around specific topics, activities and interests be it an exhibition, a live concert or a pantomime. Yet there has been a worrying decline in cultural spaces and this was recognised well before the pandemic hit. There is widespread recognition that the impact of the pandemic on this sector has been devastating – both in terms of the prolonged closure of these important venues as well as the impact of social distancing on their reopening and operating plans.
In terms of the recent planning reforms, we have seen changes to the Use Class Order 2020 which bring cinemas, concert halls, bingo halls and dance halls into sui generis use. So along with theatres, nightclubs, casinos and amusement centres, which were already in sui generis use, specific planning permission will be needed for any change of use from or to these specific types of building to afford them greater protection from changes of use away from cultural-based activities.
Here at Iceni, we are experienced in working on proposals affecting cultural assets. Our specialist heritage, engagement and Iceni Futures specialists are able to draw upon these skills as needed as well as considering the overall “planning balance” of a proposal. Iceni are experienced in navigating this planning landscape and can work with you to develop and advise upon the planning arguments and approach to deliver the bespoke and optimum use for your site.
ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS
Iceni Engagement’s ongoing work at Elephant Park includes working closely with the Lendlease team to deliver a comprehensive community meanwhile use strategy. This has included the ‘Mobile Gardeners at Elephant Park’ - a community garden in moveable containers that were relocated to different areas of the site as the development was built out, the successful ‘Artworks’ - home to artist makers, local independent businesses and the temporary home of Newington Library, and the Southwark’s Construction Skills Centre in collaboration with Southwark Council. The team are also currently managing the Illuminated River Community Fund, working with community groups on projects that aim to engage young people, families, older people and those who are unwaged or on low incomes, delivering social value to communities surrounding the bridges. In recent months this
has involved working with Coin Street Community Builders to deliver a series of online art classes with existing youth and over 50s groups. The sessions have focussed on a range of art mediums and styles from Van Gogh inspired oil pastels to Hurvin Anderson inspired acrylic paintings to create artworks inspired by the bridges.
Iceni Projects director, Gary Mappin, is a trustee of The Crichton in Dumfries, south-west Scotland. The Crichton is a former psychiatric hospital that opened in 1839, founded by Elizabeth Crichton. Custodian of the 85 acre Estate (which has conservation aera status and is home to numerable listed buildings) is The Crichton Trust – an innovative social enterprise leading The Crichton through its next exciting phase of development. The Trust is responsible for the sustainable development and management of the estate. The aim of the Trust is to create a worldrenowned home and destination for innovation; a place for people to cohabit and share ideas – all inspired by The Crichton’s extraordinary history, places and spaces.
GETTING TO THE BONES OF IT
Archaeology, by its very nature is the study of past societies through the material culture, the places we occupy and the objects we create and use. At the front of our minds has been the importance of disseminating this archaeological data in a way that is culturally beneficial. Our Archaeology team all have direct hands on experience of archaeological processes in conjunction with development led archaeology, planning and how this can tie in with public engagement, through print, digital media and telecommunication, profiting people and audiences as whole. Iceni Archaeology is passionate towards interacting with stakeholders’ and local communities about the importance and wide-reaching benefit of archaeology.
FUTURE CULTURE
The impact of the pandemic on the culture and media sector has been felt more keenly than virtually any other. The absence of an anticipated return to ‘business as usual’ has created huge uncertainty for this vital sector. Despite the apparent decimation of the ‘traditional’ means of engaging with the arts, our need for mental relief, joy and expression has never been more vital for our wellbeing.
Artists are not taking this challenge lying down. Nor are they converting to jobs in ‘cyber’. They are finding fresh and innovative ways to bring beauty into our lives. The transformational state of the sector presents numerous new opportunities for the arts and media to engage with the public. Iceni’s Futures team can help to navigate this complex sector and how this translates to the built environment. We are now seeing more outdoor art that is accessible to more people than ever before. Meanwhile uses on stalled sites are being adopted more widely to develop community cohesion through artistic expression. Iceni’s Futures team are able to develop strategies for expression, engagement and cultural sustainability, that will provide a legacy that outlasts the pandemic.
Your Strategic Adviser
Birmingham
The Colmore Building
20 Colmore Circus
Birmingham, B4 6AT
T: 0121 262 4148
Edinburgh 14-18 Hill Street
Edinburgh, EH2 3JZ
T: 0131 370 3486
London
Da Vinci House
44 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH
T: 020 3640 8508
Glasgow
201 West George Street
Glasgow, G2 2LW
T: 0141 465 4996
Manchester
WeWork, Dalton Place
29 John Dalton Street
Manchester, M2 6FW
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The Team Structure of Iceni
Ian Anderson Chief Executive
Andrew Gale Chief Operating Officer
James Bompas Director | Business Devt. & Strategic Planning
ARCHAEOLOGY
Claire Cogar Director
BUILT HERITAGE & TOWNSCAPE
Laurie Handcock Director
Nick Walker Director
Paul Drew Director DESIGN
Jonathan Stewart Director
ECONOMICS
Nick Ireland Director
Matt Kingham Director
Paul McColgan Director
ENGAGEMENT & PLACE
Gemma Gallant Director
Philippa Curran Director
IMPACT MANAGEMENT
James Jaulim Director
Ian Mayhead Director
Sam Griffiths Director
Silke Gruner Director
PLANNING
Callum Fraser Director
Chris Jones Director
Gary Mappin Director
Ian Gallacher Director
James Waterhouse Director
Jamie Sullivan Director
John Mumby Director
Kieron Hodgson Director
Leona Hannify Director
Lewis Westhoff Director
Lorna O’Carroll Director
Nick Grant Director
Simon Fowler Director
TRANSPORT
Clive Burbridge Director
Fred Peters Director
Rob Amey Director
Introduction Our Projects Our People Added Value
Smithfield Market Farringdon
Authority: City of London
Proposal: Re-imaging the potential reuse of Smithfield East and West following the relocation of the meat market to Dagenham Dock.
Services: Engagement
Status: Concept Designs
Due to pressing challenges facing Smithfield meat market, the City of London have developed plans to co-locate it with Billingsgate and New Spitalfields at a new purpose-built site in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. This requires planning permission and a new Private Bill.
Studio Egret West were appointed to develop initial concept designs for Smithfield market to create a sustainable and accessible place of beauty and opportunity for all Londoners. As lead consultants, Studio Egret West are working with Alan Baxter Associates, Speirs and Major, Donald Inall Associates, Max Fordham, Greengage, PT Projects, Iceni Projects, and This Must Be The Place.
The emerging concept designs show the meat market — currently home to dozens of stalls and temperature-controlled storage units — becoming the location for a “fresh produce food trading hall” and “flexible exhibition” rooms. They also show how its basement could be transformed to house “food research labs”, “seed banks” and a “music and conference space”.
David West, director at Studio Egret West, said the market “could be transformed in a highly flexible and imaginative way, creating a place for meeting and making, growing and exchanging, exposition and entertainment”.
St Giles Circus Central London
Authority: Camden Borough Council
Proposal:280 capacity music venue at the site of the former 12 Bar, to create a grassroots music venue for Denmark Street
Services: Planning
Status: Approved
As part of its ongoing work for Consolidated Developments, Iceni obtained a resolution to grant planning permission from Camden Council in March 2016 for the latest set of amendments to the approved £90m St Giles Circus development in the West End, alongside a number of new planning permissions and listed building consents for the development of the site.
Designed by architects Orms, the revised scheme includes the delivery of two new primary street buildings on St Giles High Street, Andrew Borde St and Charing Cross Road, as well as the refurbishment of two listed buildings on Denmark Place.
The larger of the two new buildings, which will total 9,290 sqm, includes a ground-breaking urban gallery which will provide a publicly accessible curated space incorporating 1,800 sqm of digital screens. The urban gallery will be used for a combination of brand launches, retail, advertising and screenings and will be operated in conjunction with a 2,000 capacity music and events venue contained within a 2,800 sqm basement box underneath the site. The smaller building, which will total 4,650 sqm, will include a mix of retail, leisure, hotel and office use, with rooftop restaurants and bars.
Incorporating the music heritage of Denmark Street, St Giles Circus is a culturally significant site set to benefit from the £1bn transformation of Tottenham Court Road station and the arrival of Crossrail in 2018.
Centre for Music Concert Hall
London
Authority: City of London
Proposal: 2,000seater concert hall, education spaces and ancillary services
Services: Engagement
Status: Concept Designs
The Centre for Music will be a world-class venue for performance and education across all musical genres, harnessing the power of three internationally recognised cultural organisations - the Barbican, London Symphony Orchestra and Guildhall School of Music & Drama - to inspire a new generation with a love of music.
The concept designs, developed by lead architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, demonstrate the potential to deliver this landmark new building on the current Museum of London site. The City of London Corporation has agreed in principle to make this site available for the Centre for Music when the Museum of London fulfils its ambition to move to West Smithfield.
The light-filled, multi-level foyer presents a porous entry, accessible from street level and via the Barbican’s highwalk network, while the concert hall is designed as an intimate and inclusive space for up to 2,000, in which every seat in the house is a great seat. Its design is tailored for exceptional symphonic sound, yet agile enough to accommodate creative work across all disciplines. Acoustically controlled pods integrated into the hall seating provide visual porosity for education work.
At the very top of the building sits The Coda, a flexible, intimate contemporary performance and events space with views to St. Paul’s and the London skyline. The Coda acts as a beacon affirming the Centre for Music’s place as a cultural destination for the city.
Image Credit: Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Illuminated River
Various
Authority: Various London Boroughs
Proposal: The longest public art commission in the world.
Services: Engagement
Status: Ongoing
Incorporating 15 bridges, from Albert Bridge to Tower Bridge, once complete Illuminated River will be the longest public art commission in the world at 2.5 miles in length, along 4.5 nautical miles of the River Thames.
Iceni Engagement provided all pre-application public consultation and stakeholder engagement for the project, delivering 18 drop-in exhibitions and hosting over 60 stakeholder meetings throughout the 7 London Boroughs that the project spans.
Working closely with Leo Villareal (artist) and Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands (architects), Iceni Engagement have delivered engagement activities that have involved local walking, cycling, and running groups, as well as targeted events for river users, commuters, residents, local young people and others.
Iceni Engagement are pleased to have been retained post planning approval to continue community engagement up to switch on of phase 1 in spring 2019.
Newtown Works
Ashford
Authority: Ashford Borough Council
Proposal: Redevelopment and regeneration of the site to provide mixed-use development, including Film Studios.
Services: Built Heritage & Townscape | Planning
Status: Permitted
Iceni Projects acted for Quinn Estates, who in tandem with The Creative District Improvement Company, will deliver a signature mixed-use regeneration project at the historically significant, former Newtown Railway Works site in Ashford.
The £250m scheme comprises a bespoke film studio complex providing 240,000 sq ft of dedicated production space, a 120-bed hotel, as well as additions and alterations to the Grade 2 Listed Locomotive Sheds to create over 300 apartments; creating an iconic new quarter in Ashford for people to live, work and visit.
The scheme is vitally important for the Town given the potential to boost and diversify the economy into the media sector, whilst also delivering much needed housing. The scheme has the potential to stimulate wider regeneration and investment, particularly in the TV, Film and Media Sector, in an important and well connected Kent town with the potential to transform itself into one of the success stories of the South East.
The Strategic Planning Team coordinated the planning application for the site and produced a support Planning Statement and Economic Benefits Statement. This included the need to produced detailed guidance on the needs, operation, and benefits of film studios. Iceni’s Heritage Team led on crucial heritage issues associated with the five listed buildings on-site, which required constructive working with Historic England, Ashford’s Conservation Team and the scheme architects – Hollaway.
Ashford Borough Council granted the project planning permission on 22nd April 2020.
White Hart Lane London
Authority: LB of Haringey
Proposal: Redevelopment to provide 8 industrial/ warehouse units
Services: Planning
Status: Approved
Iceni are advising SEGRO on the redevelopment of a 3.2 hectare area of employment land in a key Locally Significant Industrial Site in the London Borough of Haringey. The proposals seek to deliver an exemplar urban logistics scheme and intensify the use of the site whilst achieving a more positive relationship to neighbours.
The development includes over 17,000 sqm of flexible B1(c)/B2/B8 floorspace over 8 units of varying sizes in order to maximise the potential tenants that can be accommodated. The proposals will be of a high quality design and incorporate measures to maximise sustainability benefits, enhance the local public realm, provide a pleasant working environment and minimise impacts on neighbours.
The proposals were informed by extensive work to consider the relationship of the development to nearby residential dwellings, as well as engagement with key stakeholders, officers, politicians and local residents.
The planning application was approved in December 2020. Iceni led the planning aspects of this scheme and coordinated the planning submission, as well as providing an economic assessment of the benefits of the development.
One Portal Way OPDC
Authority: Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC)
Proposal: Redevelopment of site to create a new heart for North Acton, providing new homes, workspace, community and green space.
Services: Planning
Status: Application submitted and under consideration.
Iceni Projects have been acting on behalf of the site owners Imperial College London and their appointed Development Managers Frame RE. The proposals are to redevelop the current employment site for the provision of much needed new homes, workspaces, shops, community space and public green spaces.
The site is strategically located between North Acton station and the Acton Elizabeth Line station, and within walking distance from the future HS2 hub in Old Oak, making it one of the best-connected areas in the UK. As a result, the area, which forms part of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), has undergone dramatic change over the past few years.
One Portal Way is the largest and most centrally located site in North Acton. However, the site is currently inaccessible to the public being surrounded by security features, railings, parking and vehicle access points associated with the site’s current tenant Currys plc (formerly Dixons Carphone). Therefore the site presents a significant opportunity to bring about real and much needed change to the public realm offer in North Acton. The proposed scheme maximises the site’s potential to knit together other developments, forming a new vibrant place with a 1.8-acre central public garden.
The scheme comprises 1,325 new homes including homes for rent and sale, 35% of which will be affordable. On top of this, the scheme includes mix of co-living, coworking space, studio space and purpose-built workspaces.
Iceni Projects led the design team on the project and coordinated the submission of the planning application on our client’s behalf.
Greenford London
Authority: LB of Ealing
Proposal: A residential-led scheme for 2,118 new homes; 20,710 sqm of flexible commercial and community floorspace, a new two-form entry primary school, new pedestrian bridge
Services: Engagement | Planning | Transport
Status: Approved
Iceni was instructed by Greystar to lead the preparation of a detailed application at the former GSK headquarters and former Sunblest bakery site in the London Borough of Ealing.
This application obtained approval for a residential-led mix of uses including: 1,965 new homes (including an element of affordable housing); 21,443 sqm of flexible commercial and community floorspace in use classes A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, D1 and / or D2, a new two-form entry primary school, new pedestrian bridge across the canal, car and cycle parking, landscaping and associated works. Iceni has coordinated the planning application submission, including the Environmental Impact Assessment. The application was submitted in September 2016 following engagement with the local community, Council and GLA and approved at Committee in March 2017.
Iceni continues to act through the construction process with regards to the necessary planning conditions to enable prompt delivery on site, and most recently obtained approval of a Minor Material Amendment for an additional 153 homes enabled by, and helping to facilitate, a modular build.
Introduction Our Projects Our People Added Value
Ian Anderson Chief Executive
T: 020 3640 8508
M: 07967 630 348
E: ianderson@iceniprojects.com
Ian is always seeking to identify opportunities to add value for his clients, and to further the growth of Iceni Projects.
Having previously been a director at Town Planning Consultancy and in turn RPS, Ian has experienced working for both private-run and PLC planning firms. In turn, Ian worked for a private property company, led by two entrepreneurs, where he both acquired sites and managed them through the planning process.
Ian has taken the key ingredients that made those businesses successful and instilled them into the fabric of Iceni: A business mind-set characterised by hard work, strategic vision, common-sense, topical awareness, and speed of thought.
Ian relishes working with clients, be that on site identification, business planning or project strategy.
Ian currently works on a range of strategic, retail, and residential projects, and also serves in an advisory capacity to a number of property companies.
Ian Mayhead Director, Planning
T: 020 3640 8508
M: 07807 773 885
E: imayhead@iceniprojects.com
Ian is experienced in delivering large scale and high profile projects.
Ian shares the leadership of the Urban Planning team, and specialises in the delivery major regeneration projects. His work ranges from largescale redevelopments on brownfield land, with particular knowledge of Build to Rent (such as Greenford Quay for Greystar) and Industrial and Logistics developments (such as Magna Park MK and Willen House for Gazeley). His skills lie in the management and motivation of project teams to coordinate and manage the planning application process for schemes of all sizes, from inception to completion on site.
Ian initially graduated in Geography and Applied French and went on to complete a Master’s degree in Planning, Policy and Practice from South Bank University. He went on to work as part of the team who represented the Olympic Delivery Authority and subsequently the London Legacy Development Corporation to deliver the Olympic Stadium and Media Complex on time and on budget.Compendium’ (English Partnerships) and Sustainable residential Quality (Government Office of London).
Ian joined Iceni Projects to assist on the delivery of a wide range of commercial, residential and mixed-use projects. Ian’s key strengths lie in his interpersonal skills and his ability to develop positive relationships with officers, stakeholders, and members of the project teams to achieve the best possible outcome for proposed developments.
Lorna O’Carroll Director, Planning
T: 020 3640 8508
M: 07875 681 532
E: locarroll@iceniprojects.com
Lorna utilises an analytical approach and attention to detail to deliver positive results for clients.
Lorna joined Iceni Projects having worked within the Economics and Regeneration Team at a leading London based planning consultancy.
The focus of her work is producing and advising on socio-economic impact assessments for a wide range of development projects including residential, commercial, mixed-use and transport uses to support planning applications and to form part of Environmental Impact Assessments. She also has experience in preparing health impact and equality impact assessments for major projects.
Lorna has also led on the preparation and submission of planning applications –co-ordinating multi-disciplinary project teams and successfully negotiating with local planning authorities.
She also has experience promoting strategic housing and employment sites through the local plan process and has undertaken employment land, local economic assessments and growth option studies for both public and private sector clients, drawing on her aptitude to decipher technical evidence.
Lorna’s strengths include strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an ability to effectively communicate technical information.
Matt Kinghan Director, Economics
T: 020 3640 8508
M: 07753 222 920
E: mkinghan@iceniprojects.com
Matt
has a range of experience in economics, spatial planning and regeneration.
Matt joined Iceni Projects in 2020 and is a Director within our Economics Team. He previously led the Economic Planning Team at GL Hearn. His key strengths are in economic planning and evidence base work including employment land and commercial demand reviews, social and economic impact assessment, developing economic & industrial strategies, and Green Book business case appraisal. His experience ranges from urban renewal and town centre redevelopment proposals through to greenfield strategic sites and new settlements.
Matt’s recent project experience include assessing the economic and employment effects of major infrastructure projects including the expansion of Luton Airport and HS2 Phase 2b. He has undertaken economic assessments for Homes England to justify key site acquisitions through HE’s Land Assembly Fund which has included assessment of land value uplift benefits. He has also been involved in developing the business case for HIF funding bids for number of schemes.
He advises local authorities across England on economic development needs and opportunities for economic growth, from the Liverpool City Region to future of warehousing in Leicestershire and housing and economic needs on the Sussex Coast.
Introduction Our Projects
Our People Added Value
Iceni Futures
The Iceni Futures team was set up in response to the rapidly changing world and the acknowledgment that more than ever, we need to create futureproofed and sustainable development. The teams role is to assess, predict and influence change across the development industry. In practice that means exploring how places and people will function in the future, analysing existing barriers and providing strategic advice which aligns with clients goals and aspirations to ensure development is fit for the future.
The team doesn’t claim to be experts in every new discipline or product, but they understand the existing barriers and outdated development processes that persist across the industry and the importance of working innovatively and smarter to deliver client visions and change that actually works. It’s understood that each client will need tailored advice and the Futures team look to work collaboratively to provide advice which is tailored to a specific site, company strategy or product. Essentially, if you’re looking to plan for or capitalise on the future, Iceni Futures can be there to support you and drive that ambition.
Iceni Futures: Smarter Sustainability
Added Value: iSite
iSite pulls together a number of services to enable the promoter of a project – but equally the respective consultant, local authority, consultee, local community and wider interested party – to gain the knowledge and understanding of a site or location that historically has only been possible from an in-depth site visit. Moreover, many projects are of the size and scale that even a physical site visit renders difficult to comprehend.
The key focus of iSite is to provide an intelligent digital design and consultation tool. This incorporates the use of drone photography, 360° camerawork (think Google Street View for buildings), interactive, virtual consultation halls and project web sites that can pool together all of the information for effective file management and sharing. So whether you need to initiate an initial site survey appraisal, team site visit, pre-application meeting, public consultation event or committee presentation, iSite can help.
iSite wont be for everyone. We understand that. But if you are looking for cost-effective ways to progress with your proposals, it could be the answer.
To discuss iSite please email isite@iceniprojects.com
The Sustainable Development Scorecard
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has running throughout it the ‘golden thread of sustainable development’. In spite of this, there is no clear-cut, NPFbased assessment criteria to consider a site or project’s sustainable development credentials, making current assessment processes both tricky and subjective.
The Sustainable Development Commission was established to address this recognised issue with our planning system. Made up of a balanced cross-section of industry professionals, the Commission has debated the issues and found solutions, culminating in the creation of the Sustainable Development Scorecard.
The Scorecard website is free to use and accessible to anyone with a vested interest in development, including developers, architects, planners, community groups and members of the public. By crystallising the NPPF’s guidance into a simple, online analysis tool, the Commissionaims to provide a more consistent approach to sustainable development, leading to a more sustainable built environment.