Planning Advice, Evidence and Research

Strong evidence and robust research are essential for successful neighbourhood plans, effective responses to planning applications, influential contributions to local plans, and securing valuable developer contributions. Pellegram Ltd understands the crucial importance of sound evidence in underpinning local councils’ planning objectives and aspirations.

Parish and town councils need well-prepared, reliable information to justify and support their planning decisions. Whether it is advocating for local infrastructure, objecting to inappropriate developments, or shaping the growth and character of their community, evidence-based planning ensures that arguments are compelling, defensible, and recognised by decision-makers.

Our Expertise and Services

Pellegram Ltd bring extensive experience and specialist knowledge in developing comprehensive evidence bases and undertaking targeted research projects to support community objectives. We assist councils with a broad range of tailored research and evidence studies, including:

• Local Green Space Assessments – to designate protected spaces in line with NPPF criteria.
• Cemetery Needs Forecasting: Identifying future capacity requirements and securing land allocations.
• Self-Build and Custom-Build Housing Assessments: Demonstrating local demand to inform neighbourhood and local plans.
• Planning History Research: Understanding past planning decisions to inform current and future applications.
• Open Space and Recreation Assessments: Providing evidence to secure developer contributions for community facilities.
• Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople needs – particularly relevant where sites are proposed.
• Settlement Boundary and Development Pattern Analysis – particularly when arguing about coalescence or character.
• Active Travel Audits – assessing walking and cycling conditions and opportunities.
• Other Bespoke Research: We can also carry out other types of evidence and research tailored to the specific needs and priorities of your community.

We are able to recommend a range of consultants that offer technical expertise external to general planning.