Social Value
Delivering social value through developments is now required by updated compliance and policy, and by society more generally. This means a more sustainable and clearly articulated development resulting in a more valuable and marketable product and is something we are passionate about at Bidwells.
As one of three strands to sustainable development, we advise clients to maximise their social value, ensuring that the full social value of their proposals is identified and articulated clearly through the planning process.
Whether you are a residential, commercial or science and tech developer, we not only help you clarify the social value of your proposal with our specialist and local knowledge, but we also help align this with other stakeholder aspirations.
Our discrete products such as Wellbeing and Health Assessments can allow you to quickly understand two of the most important drivers of social value and therefore sustainable developments and design. Through thorough public consultations we gain buy-in from your customers and therefore achieve a successful outcome quicker for you.
At the heart of the planning system, sustainable development is integral to what we do. Through helping our clients understand what is expected in a fast-moving policy environment and how this fits in with their own ESG aspirations, we deliver a better articulated proposal.
SERVICE OPTIONS
Retrofitting
We can help you reutilise the embedded carbon in your assets so you can improve the emissions from your existing estate and protect your historic properties.
Master planning
The development industry has a huge role to play in the essential work of climate change and creating sustainable communities. Through master planning and urban design, you can make well-informed decisions now to contribute to hitting net zero carbon by 2050.
Net Zero Portfolio Strategy
We need to think big and think combined to bring together all elements of sustainability to reach our targets. There is no single solution.
Specification of materials
With sustainability policies moving so fast selecting the right goods, materials and services for your project can feel like trying to hit a moving target.
Carbon lifecycle analysis
Carbon is emitted by a building when it's built, used, demolished and disposed of but materials have their own carbon life too. We’ll help you understand the past, present and future of your assets.
Biodiversity Net Gain
Having a credible biodiversity plan for your scheme is becoming integral to securing planning permission and maximising end values.
Nutrient Neutrality
The local planning authorities across Norfolk have been impacted by guidance issued by Natural England in relation to the impact of increased nutrient loads on protected habitat sites.
Environmental Impact Assessments
Adding value to minimise the environmental impact of your development or infrastructure projects from the outset and ensuring compliance with the legislative requirements of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Social Value
Delivering social value through developments is now required by updated compliance and policy, and by society more generally. This means a more sustainable and clearly articulated development resulting in a more valuable and marketable product and is something we are passionate about at Bidwells.
Stranded Assets Assessments Strategy
With the sustainability agenda moving at pace, ensuring your property assets don’t get left high and dry is becoming an integral part of portfolio assessments.
Our Sustainability capabilities
Natural Capital & Sustainable Investment
Sustainable Buildings & Places
Renewable Energy
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Simon Elliott
Associate, Planning, Socioeconomics & Wellbeing
