We provide consultancy advice and support throughout the UK on economic development, often at the interface between the public and private sectors. We help local authorities, government, communities, developers and businesses to plan for economic development and understand the socio-economic impacts of projects and programmes on areas and societies. Our work covers issues such as jobs, enterprise, investment, employment of local people, skills, productivity, energy, infrastructure, sites and premises.
Hardisty Jones was appointed by the West of England Unitary Authority to refine the findings of their Economic Development Needs Assessment (EDNA), and provide expert witness support during examination in public sessions.
Hardisty Jones delivered the offshore socio-economics EIA chapter as part of the Environmental Statement for the Morgan Offshore Wind Farm (Generation Assets), on behalf of developer Jera Nex bp. Located in the Irish Sea, Morgan OWF has the potential to deliver up to 1.5 GW of installed capacity
Hardisty Jones delivered a review of economic evidence for a proposed film hub development at Langleybury, a country house and estate within the Three Rivers District Council area within the Green Belt.
Hardisty Jones delivered the offshore socio-economics EIA chapter as part of the Environmental Statement for the Morgan Offshore Wind Farm (Generation Assets), on behalf of developer Jera Nex bp. Located in the Irish Sea, Morgan OWF has the potential to deliver up to 1.5 GW of installed capacity
Hardisty Jones delivered an initial socio-economic analysis for a proposed strategic allocation within Arun’s Local Plan 2011-31 at a site between three villages, Barnham, Eastergate, and Westergate.
As an advocate of planning for growth at the strategic level, Spatial Development Strategies are undoubtedly a move in the right direction. However, greater clarity is still needed on the requirement to rely on existing evidence, the risks posed by geographies that don’t align with functional economic areas, and how SDSs will work alongside Local…
Footnote 26 of the draft NPPF introduces a potential new approach to development near well-connected rail stations, using Travel to Work Areas as the primary geographic filter. Director Stuart Hardisty shares his thoughts.
The government has just finished a scheduled review of its main energy planning policy (EN‑1), alongside EN‑3 and EN‑5. Draft changes were consulted on in spring 2025, then checked by Parliament over a set period, before the final updated policies came into force this week. I've set out what this could mean for assessing the…
As an advocate of planning for growth at the strategic level, Spatial Development Strategies are undoubtedly a move in the right direction. However, greater clarity is still needed on the requirement to rely on existing evidence, the risks posed by geographies that don’t align with functional economic areas, and how SDSs will work alongside Local…
Footnote 26 of the draft NPPF introduces a potential new approach to development near well-connected rail stations, using Travel to Work Areas as the primary geographic filter. Director Stuart Hardisty shares his thoughts.
Hardisty Jones has provided socio-economics support to the Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm on behalf of SSE Renewables. We are pleased to see Berwick Bank Phase B confirmed in CfD Allocation Round 7.
As the UK prepares for its first small modular reactor at Wylfa, planning and regulatory decisions will need to rely on robust socio-economic assessments of nuclear power projects. This insight piece explores how thorough assessment can inform DCO applications and support sustainable local economic development.
It's been a landmark few months for offshore wind, with a few recently consented projects that will deliver over 7 GW of renewable energy capacity.
Hardisty Jones has provided socio-economics support to the Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm on behalf of SSE Renewables. We are pleased to see Berwick Bank Phase B confirmed in CfD Allocation Round 7.
As the UK prepares for its first small modular reactor at Wylfa, planning and regulatory decisions will need to rely on robust socio-economic assessments of nuclear power projects. This insight piece explores how thorough assessment can inform DCO applications and support sustainable local economic development.
