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Make informed decisions — before you commit capital.

Before acquiring a site or property, understanding its true development potential is critical. Our Viability & Development Advisory service provides early-stage clarity on what can realistically be achieved — helping developers and investors assess risk, opportunity and value before committing.

We offer practical, experience-led insight based on real planning outcomes, construction knowledge and market awareness — not generic assumptions.

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This service is suited to:

  • Developers assessing potential acquisitions

  • Investors reviewing land or existing buildings

  • Buyers considering extensions, redevelopment or new-build opportunities

  • Clients seeking early clarity before engaging in full design or planning

Who This Service Is For

It is designed to answer one key question:

“Does this site make sense — and if so, how?”

How the Process Works

  1. Initial review
    We review the site information, planning context and your objectives.

  2. Viability discussion
    A focused call to talk through development options, risks and feasibility.

  3. Clear direction
    You receive a concise summary outlining potential routes and our professional view.

Where appropriate, this can lead directly into planning strategy, design development or delivery services
— but there is no obligation to proceed.

What We Assess

Each viability review is tailored to the site, but typically considers:

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Our advice is deliberately pragmatic — focused on decision-making, not theoretical optimisation.

  • Planning potential
    Likely development routes, constraints and opportunities based on local policy and context.

  • Development options
    Extension, refurbishment, knock-down & rebuild, or multi-unit schemes where applicable.

  • Scale & yield logic
    Indicative floorspace, unit numbers or massing potential at a high level.

  • Construction considerations
    Build complexity, access, constraints and broad cost assumptions informed by delivery experience.

  • Value & risk sense-check
    High-level view of potential GDV and key risks to be aware of early.

Pricing & Engagement Options

Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it.
    Fee: £750 – £1,250+VAT per site

    Includes:

    • Review of planning context and constraints

    • Assessment of potential development routes (extension, redevelopment, new build, or multi-unit where applicable)

    • High-level scale and yield logic

    • Broad construction cost assumptions informed by delivery experience

    • Initial sense-check of development viability

    • One consultation call and short follow-up summary

    Does not include:

    • Architectural drawings, sketches or measured surveys

    • Detailed cost plans, valuations or financial modelling

    • Planning submissions or formal reports

    • Legal, tax or funding advice

    Intended for early decision-making prior to acquisition or commitment.

  • Fee: £2,000 – £3,500+VAT per site

    A deeper strategic review for more complex sites or higher-value opportunities.

    Includes:

    • More detailed planning and policy review

    • Strategic development options and constraints analysis

    • Indicative massing or yield logic at a conceptual level

    • Construction and delivery considerations

    • Risk identification and mitigation discussion

    • Strategic recommendation on the most viable route forward

    Does not include:

    • Detailed architectural design or layout drawings

    • Full feasibility studies or appraisals

    • Planning submissions or consultant coordination

    • Construction pricing or contractor tenders

    Suitable for serious acquisitions requiring informed strategic input.

  • Fee: £2,000 – £5,000+VAT per month

    Ongoing advisory support for active developers reviewing multiple opportunities.

    Includes:

    • Advisory input on a defined number of sites per month (agreed in advance)

    • Scheduled review calls and structured feedback

    • Early-stage deal filtering and risk assessment

    • Priority availability for time-sensitive opportunities

    • Preferential progression into design and build services

    Does not include:

    • Detailed design work or technical drawings

    • Planning submissions or statutory applications

    • Construction management or site involvement

    • Unlimited or unscheduled access

    Scope, availability and communication channels agreed at the outset.

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Ready to Discuss a Site?

If you’re considering a potential acquisition or want an experienced view before proceeding, we’d be happy to help.

Get in touch to discuss your site and the most suitable advisory option.

Note: This service provides professional, experience-led guidance to support early-stage decisions. It is not intended to replace full design, planning or financial appraisal services.