In this episode, Crystal Jenkins is joined by Euan Kellie to discuss the planning process and the challenges developers are currently facing. The conversation covers planning permission, delays, highways approvals, development plans, the impact of the Building Safety Act, viability and feasibility studies, cost planning and project programmes. They also explore how quantity surveyors support projects during the planning stage, alongside what the future of planning and development could look like for the construction industry. 

 0:00 - Introduction & Guest Welcome 

1:45 - Euan's Career Journey

4:34 -  The Planning Process – Step by Step

9:42 - Community & Stakeholder Engagement

11:11 - Client Strategy & Robustness of Applications 

13:36 - Post-Permission Changes & Amendments

15:16 - Regional Variations in Planning Timescales 

19:26 - Policy Flux & Developer Frustration 

23:16 - Building Safety Act Impact on Planning 

26:25 - Development Frameworks 

31:29 - Market Uncertainty & the Role of Frameworks 

33:30 - Supporting Local Planning Authorities 

36:35 - Common Developer Mistakes 

41:25 - The Future of Planning in Greater Manchester 

44:19 - Closing & Key Takeaways