Expertise
Planning & Sustainability
Our expertise lies in our ability to navigate the intricacies of the NPPF and Local Authority Development Plans. We understand securing planning permission at the current time requires more than just high-quality design or a stack of reports from sector experts.
Navigating the Complex UK Planning System
We combine deep technical knowledge of the NPPF with hands‑on local plan engagement to secure planning outcomes.
We proactively influence “Draft Allocations” within local authority development plans, a critical step often missed by less specialized promoters.
In light of the need for local authorities to redraft Local Plans, many will begin with a “call for sites”. Our expertise in this area means we are well placed to influence that stage of the process. The UK government has recently published guidance for planning authorities on how to carry out this process diligently and efficiently. At Novus Land we ensure our promotion of the site complies with all of the recommendations and we add the specific details that make a site stand out from other submissions.
We build community and political support, reducing the risk of costly planning appeals.
We design landscape-led developments that deliver a “Net Benefit for Biodiversity” (BNG), a high-priority requirement for modern planning approval in 2026.
We go beyond the 10% statutory requirement to ensure developments are nature-led and easier for councils to approve.
We handle complex Section 106 and CIL negotiations to ensure the site remains attractive to developers.
We are an experienced team of professional experts that work together collectively. Using our accumulated years of experience to produce and deliver quality solutions to the unique challenges of each potential site.