Plan-etal: The need for urban planning consultancy
Planning entails so many things, but the short of it is transforming spaces into places by giving them identity. For that which is, planning is the bedrock, think about roads, water and sewerage piping systems, land uses for residential, commercial, agriculture, recreation and the so many ‘places’ that have been revamped to become liveable. workable and sociable. Planning gives places centrality, and this centrality attracts the growth of a town, city and a region. So why engage a planner?
- Firstly, intensive research is the pioneer step into bringing visions into reality.
As a developer, you may have envisioned a business enterprise that would not typically fit into the neighbourhood context. Through engaging a planner, all things research take charge, from public participation- basically getting to know how residents feel about the enterprise, the continuous searches to know where the enterprise is compatible with the land use and zoning regulations of the neighbourhood, development controls: access to plot, servicing of the plot.
- Secondly, professional advisory
Research is continuous, but after initial ‘market’ research comes in the recommendations on whether the enterprise be it commercial or residential is compatible with land and zoning regulations of a neighbourhood. This forms a basis for advice which could either save on losses (future demolitions) or otherwise open up the enterprise to more profit (through assessment of traffic flow, assimilation into the neighbourhood)
- Thirdly, a third-party defence
It is the joy of every developer or resident to belong, to know that they are rightfully occupying a place legally. When all things are done right and development can commence, it is peaceful to know that no matter the built environment professional: architects, valuers, quantity surveyors, engineers, masons etc, they can fully support the PLAN knowing that it is in line with the laws and regulations and therefore risks are mitigated.
After all is said and done, do you want to engage a consultancy? Do reach out, we would be happy to collaborate.
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