- Planning Law, emergent Central Government policy and guidance
- Local policy - both existing and emergent
- Relevant precedent and prior history on the site in question
- Local planning politics - aspirations of the planning department officers and council members
- The benefits of pre-application research and consultation, not only with the Planning Department but also with neighbours, interested third parties and end-users
- Careful briefing of Planning Consultants and a close partnering working arrangement with the consultant throughout the planning process
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- The benefits to the applicant/funder with respect to planning comfort in seeking a full pre-application report from a consultant and - if controversial - also briefing Counsel for an opinion at an early stage, particularly where considering an appeal
- Strategy during the planning application period particularly post the statutory approval period, including close monitoring of the application progress, twin tracking/dual applications
- Strategy for the efficient discharge of conditions post-approval and the negotiation of Section 106 Agreements
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