Our role
- Delivered integrated planning, EIA, design and communications support for a strategic infrastructure scheme at M27 Junction 11.
- Devised a robust planning strategy for development in open countryside and an area of designated landscape value, balancing elements of policy conflict with a clear and evidenced need and significant socio-economic benefits.
- Led design development to respond to site constraints and future operator requirements, including preparation of an indicative masterplan and parameter plans for outline application.
- Co-ordinated LVIA and heritage inputs, alongside a landscape masterplan to address sensitivities and define mitigation.· Led stakeholder engagement to inform the local community, minimise objections and support a positive planning outcome.
- Articulated the scheme’s role in supporting low-carbon infrastructure and growth within the Solent Freeport.
Results
- Secured resolution to grant outline planning permission for a strategically important logistics and EV infrastructure hub.
- Enabling the delivery of HGV parking, EV charging and port-related uses addressing a recognised regional need.
- Supporting the sustainable growth of Portsmouth International Port and the wider logistics sector.
- Delivered substantial low-carbon benefits through large-scale EV charging infrastructure.
- Unlocked development by demonstrating clear economic and public benefits, and securing technical consultee support.
