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Planning communications
“The region’s go-to lobbyist”
EXPERTISE
We help developers secure planning permission and local plan site allocations. We have an unrivalled track-record in our region, including green belt release and major applications recommended for refusal.
From our Bristol base, we’ve successfully helped promote schemes from Birmingham to Cornwall, Cardiff to Guildford, as well as many across the West of England and their neighbouring authorities.
“Really gets to the heart of local politics,” Gareth Hawke, project director, Taylor Wimpey
“The 'go to' lobbyist in the region,” Jo Davis, Managing Director Planning Development & Regeneration, Avison Young
"Helped unlock even the most challenging of situations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Andrew and the team," Emma Webster, Head of Corporate Affairs & Political Engagement, Lifestory
PROJECTS
We work across all development sectors, including mixed-use regeneration, strategic land promotion, residential, build-to-rent, student accommodation, officing, retail, distribution, healthcare, tourism, energy and infrastructure.
“No hesitation in recommending them." Gavin Bridge, executive director, Cubex Land
“A very sharp and able strategist and a real pleasure to work with,” Mike Orr, director, CSJ Planning
CLIENTS
“Really understands how to negotiate its way around complex political environments,” Nick Matthews, Planning Director, Savills
“An incredibly valuable member of the team,” Alex Fielden-Cook, development manager, Kersfield
“Brought stakeholders and the public along every step of the way,” Chris Dolling, design & planning manager, Barratt Homes Bristol
OUR
TEAM
Each consultant comes from a political, senior officer, consultation or media background.
Working alongside founding director Andrew Smith are a number of highly experienced advisers. These include a former cabinet member for place, a senior local authority director and a former council leader.
“The region's top planning lobbyist,” Colin Virtue, Executive Director, Pegasus Planning
"Easily the key to our success," Richard Clarke, Managing Director, Urbis Living
CONTACT US
130 Aztec West,
Bristol,
BS32 4UB
Andrew Smith, director
07450 194116
andrew.smith@conversationpr.co.uk