Newsteer advised Inspired Villages as part of the appeal team for a proposed Extra Care village at Sonning Common in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The client’s challenge
Following refusal of a scheme for around 130 homes, the client needed robust viability evidence and a clear explanation of the property model to support a planning appeal.
Our solution
Newsteer provided development consultancy, viability and affordable housing advice, including evidence on scheme economics and the particular characteristics of the Extra Care typology.
Beyond advice: how we added value
The team helped the appeal move beyond a conventional residential viability debate by explaining how the operational and property model of an Extra Care village affected deliverability.
Outcomes and impact
The appeal was successful, securing permission for a 133-unit Extra Care village.
