For Mactaggart & Mickel, discussion and collaboration with local communities forms an important part of any land development project. It is our company policy to hold community engagement events prior to any formal decisions being made.

In the first instance, Mactaggart & Mickel meet with key members of the community before any public consultations and exhibitions take place. During this initial meeting, we discuss any proposal and hand over all the information on any future development to the principal Stakeholders.

We then arrange a public consultation where all members of the community can discuss the plans in full. These events are usually held in local halls or schools at convenient times for the majority of local residents. Mactaggart & Mickel view community consultation as an essential step and have gained vast experience in Scotland, where pre-application community engagement is required by law.

Sensitive to both the landscape and local issues, Mactaggart & Mickel listen to any concerns the local community might have. Unlike many competitors, we value the input of residents and are happy to listen to proposals and suggestions local people have on any potential development.

We find this a productive and rewarding approach, as it alerts all parties to possible issues before the proposals are locked into the planning process.