We approach every project as a genuine collaboration between ourselves and the client. This partnership ethos informs every aspect of our work.
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Development Viability Planning
Evidence Based
We carry out strategic development viability studies for local authorities across the UK. These studies supply crucial evidence for Local Plans, and help our clients develop policies that comply with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). Find out more -
Development Viability Planning
Evidence Based
We carry out strategic development viability studies for local authorities across the UK. These studies supply crucial evidence for Local Plans, and help our clients develop policies that comply with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). Find out more -
Planning Policy
Developing effective policies
We’ve helped local authorities across England to develop robust, effective planning policies, including for affordable housing and other sensitive planning issues. We can also help you interpret changes in planning policy and guidance, understand the implications, provide options and build... Find out more -
Community Infrastructure Levy Viability
A sound economic basis
As a charging authority, you need to satisfy an independent examiner that your CIL rates won’t jeopardise the economic viability of development in your area. Our economic viability studies will give both you the robust evidence you need for the CIL Examination, and a sound economic basis... Find out more -
Affordable Housing
Specialist consultants
With the advent of Starter Homes for example, and its very definition being redefined, affordable housing is entering a new and challenging era. Find out more -
Site Specific Development Viability
Providing independent, objective reviews
At the Dixon Searle Partnership, we work exclusively with local authorities to carry out viability analyses for specific sites and schemes. As part of considering all the financial aspects, we can assess a scheme’s ability to support development costs, affordable housing,... Find out more
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“Thank you again for all your hard work on the production of new and updated evidence base documents.”
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“Thank you for all your input to the development of the charging schedule, it has been very much appreciated. I am sure the Examiner’s familiarity with your work helped us through the examination process.”
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“Thank you very much for the extra effort that has been put in to get this over the line”
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“It’s all good. Pretty much a model report, much to your credit for all the hard work that went into the VR the exam and everything else! Well done and very many thanks.”
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“Many thanks. It is always a pleasure to work with you guys. …… Certainly I will be getting back to you about how we deal with the next stages”
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“Many thanks for all your help, understanding, patience ……… we are very grateful!”
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“[DSP] have delivered a piece of work that will enable us to carry out joint Local Plan and CIL consultations, as well as examinations, and this has benefits in terms of resource efficiency and is considered the best practice approach. The Contract was delivered on time and within budget. The consultants were very effective in meeting committee targets.”
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“Dixon Searle have been very attentive to our requirements and the work they have carried out for us does include a shared vision (Local Plan and CIL viability work under one umbrella) which has and will lead to improved service delivery.”
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“Your friendly, approach and prompt, comprehensive advice has always been very gratefully received and appreciated.” “I sincerely hope that our paths will cross again in the future but only if we are sitting on the same side of the CIL examination table!”
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“It’s been great working with you on this… I think this is an excellent piece of work for our CIL and Local Plan”
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“Just to say thanks for yesterday’s event. My colleagues and I really enjoyed your presentation and you gave us much food for thought.”
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“Thanks for our continuous good working relationship to get this through…I would like to take the opportunity to thank you very much for your assistance, which I have always valued”
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“From our perspective it is refreshing to have a consultant who is clearly thinking about our requirements”