Quatro devised and implemented a consultation strategy to support Imperial College's planning application for the first phase of a major new academic campus. Consent was granted unanimously.
- Emerging new local authority planning guidance.
- Well versed local audience in terms of planning matters.
- Well connected local audience with local authority politicians and planners.
- Site adjacent to tight residential area.
- Contact local resident groups with a preview of outline proposals for comment.
- Initial close consultation with residents at an early stage of the process.
- Three 'open day' style events for a wider audience.
- Robust case presented for the need to develop the new campus.
- Engage local politicians and Member of Parliament at an early stage and kept them informed of progress and feedback.
- Meetings with a range of local organisations such as safer neighbourhood teams and businesses.
- Email updates on progress of application.
- Proposals refined to take on board local feedback.
- Statement of Community Involvement, highlighting feedback received, was produced and submitted with the planning application.
- Planning permission for the first phase was granted unanimously in October 2010.
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Imperial College, a world-leading institute for scientific research and education.