Residential Development Consultancy

Do you have land or a property and want to understand its development potential?

Our Residential Development Appraisal service provides clear, practical advice at the earliest stage of a project, helping you understand what may be achievable before committing time and cost to design work or planning applications.

We assess the site, identify key constraints and opportunities, and set out the most sensible route forward.

What the
Appraisal Includes

Each project is assessed individually, but typically includes:

Site & Context
A review of the site, surrounding area and access to establish the framework for development.

Opportunities & Constraints
Identification of the key factors influencing what may be achievable.

Outline Development Schematic
A simple illustrative layout showing how development could potentially be arranged.

Development Potential
A clear view of the most realistic development options for the site.

Recommended Strategy
Practical guidance on the most appropriate next step.

Example Feasibility Layout
3 Detached Dwellings

Illustrative site layout prepared to explore how three family homes with garages could potentially be accommodated on a residential site.

Example Feasibility Layout
5 Detached Houses

Indicative layout showing how a small residential development could be arranged on a site, including access, parking and private gardens.

Example Feasibility Layout
Urban Infill

Illustrative layout exploring a potential residential development comprising a mix of semi- detached and terraced homes. A brownfield development on a site occupying a row a garages.

Example Feasibility Layout
Small infill

Illustrative layout exploring a potential residential development comprising of 2 bungalows arranged around a small infill site.

What You Receive

• concise written appraisal report
• outline development schematic
• follow-up discussion to review findings

Discuss Your Project

Speak to us about your site and we’ll assess what may be achievable and how best to move forward.  Get in touch >

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