At DevComms we help secure planning permission and strategic plan allocations by changing perceptions of development.

The planning process can be adversarial and inherently risky for our clients. Decisions can be affected by opposition, misinformation, varying stakeholder agendas and the vocal minority.

We work as a key part of a project team to evolve and implement communications strategies that overcome challenges and risk in the planning process, delivering effective engagement between developers, communities and politicians.

We create a bespoke strategy for each project – which might include workshops, targeted dialogue, political intelligence gathering, consultation events, supporter mobilisation and online engagement – that aims to build trust and genuine collaboration.

Our work helps to protect our clients’ reputations and deliver great projects that leave a positive legacy.

Our teams of regional experts have extensive experience in dealing with complex, sensitive, contentious schemes, including major planning applications and infrastructure projects.