Black Box Planning

Black Box Planning is a specialist consultancy advising landowners, developers and investors in all planning related matters. Our approach is personable and commercial, meaning we are quick to understand our clients’ objectives, identify appropriate planning strategies and add value to portfolios. Led by Directors Conor Flanagan and Ben Read, our planning team has a wealth of experience in dealing with a variety and complex residential, commercial, retail and urban regeneration development schemes. The practice prides itself on providing clients with clear and expedient advice to identify opportunities, planning risk and tactics. Our specialisms includes leading multi-disciplinary teams in navigating strategic scale development projects through the planning system. Services include: • Planning prospects appraisal; • Project management and lead consultant in multi-disciplinary teams; • Planning strategy reports; • Planning applications; • Expert witness and planning appeals; • Site promotion through local plan examination; • Land purchase/option board reports; • Political research and engagement; and • Community consultations and stakeholder engagement