Economic and Social Impact in Planning and Development
Economic and social impact is central to how planning decisions are made. Financial viability, community benefit and policy alignment are increasingly scrutinised, particularly where affordable housing, infrastructure funding and environmental obligations are under pressure. We provide economic and social impact assessment services informing strategy from the outset with offices in London, Manchester and Scotland. Our role is to ensure development proposals are supported by clear, credible and commercially realistic evidence - reducing negotiation risk and strengthening outcomes at application and examination stage. Early clarity on viability and socio-economic impact reduces uncertainty later in the process.
Viability, Planning Obligations and Investment Decisions
Development must be financially deliverable as well as policy compliant. We provide viability assessment and development economics advice that supports investment decisions, land promotion and planning negotiation. Our work includes: Affordable housing viability assessment; Financial development appraisals and feasibility assessment; Section 106 review; Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) review and strategy; Local Plan viability review and policy representations; Planning obligations analysis and negotiation support. We advise private and public sector clients across London, Manchester and Scotland, where market dynamics and policy interpretation vary significantly. Our experience of London viability negotiation and North West residential growth informs commercially grounded advice.
Economics
Social Impact
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Build a stronger case with evidence that moves decisions forward
Whether you're planning a new community, unlocking funding, or addressing local objections, robust economic and social evidence helps you move faster and smarter. We help you back your project with data that resonates with policy, people, and planning.
Economic and Social Impact Evidence
Our assessments quantify employment, Gross Value Added (GVA), demographic effects and local economic contribution, while addressing social infrastructure capacity and community outcomes. The emphasis is not simply on reporting impact, but on demonstrating how projects contribute meaningfully to place.
Socio-Economic Input to
Environmental Impact Assessment
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Our Expertise
Economic and social impact evidence that strengthens planning strategy, supports viability and builds confidence in delivery.
Our expertise
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TRP helped us identify a financially viable way to meet policy expectations without compromising the scheme. Their insight unlocked the entire project.
Lead Architect, Mixed-Use Development