New functional economic geographies are being defined through
Local Enterprise Partnerships. Incisive analysis and fresh thinking
is required to identify the drivers and risks that will influence
local growth prospects and trajectories for these redefined
economic areas.
New statutory planning instruments, such as Neighbourhood Plans,
simplification of Local Development Frameworks and a 'duty to
cooperate' on planning agencies, all aim to accelerate development
in response to local needs.
GENECON prepares spatial analyses of sub-regions and local
economies to support planning and investment strategies.
We have:
- advised Sheffield City Region LEP on Enterprise Zone
designation;
- supported Coast to Capital LEP in establishing its Growing
Places Fund;
- facilitated the refresh of the East Riding of Yorkshire's
Economic Strategy;
- devised a spatial plan for South Yorkshire identifying the
economic advantages of cross-boundary collaboration between local
authorities;
- led the preparation of the pioneering Leeds City Region Housing & Regeneration
Strategy;
- worked with local authorities in East Kent to establish a
collaborative approach to planning and development delivery;
- advised the HCA on a strategic spatial approach to investment
in the regeneration and growth of former coalfield settlements
across Durham;
- prepared place analyses for private developers to support
planning cases for major residential and commercial
developments