Will a scheme contribute to the local community’s health and happiness? Will it help them earn more with better access to transport? The importance of evaluating the potential socio-economic and health impacts of proposed developments on communities is paramount to the success of all development activities.
Our socio-economic team undertake exercises in population modelling, employment and skills analysis and health infrastructure analysis to quantify the impacts of a scheme. Our approach takes into account the socio-economic impacts of a development, whilst considering leakage, deadweight, displacement and multiplier effects. The understanding and rigour we bring to our assessment processes facilitate a smooth journey through the planning process and assist clients in meeting their statutory requirements and delivering additional societal benefits wherever possible.
- Socio-Economic Impact Assessments: Analysing the socio-economic impacts of a scheme and offering mitigation strategies where appropriate.
- Health Impact Assessments: Assessing the impact of a scheme on key social infrastructure, and the scheme’s ability to improve overall health and wellbeing outcomes.
- Equalities Impact Assessments: Ensure that development activity is inclusive and fosters equality from inception through to operation and decommissioning.
- ES Reviews: Let our team use their expertise to rigorously assess socio-economic findings to ensure they meet requirements
- Regeneration Statements and Strategies: Articulate how a development’s socio-economic impacts can positively contribute to regeneration aims and policy.
