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 were commissioned by Enviromena to deliver an economic benefits statement in support of a planning application for the proposed development of Motcombe Solar Farm in Dorset.
Hardisty Jones were commissioned by Enviromena to deliver an economic benefits statement in support of a planning application for the proposed development of Lutterworth Solar Farm in Rugby.
Hardisty Jones provided socio-economic support for the Moorside nuclear power station project in Cumbria. Our work included workforce analysis, supply chain strategy, PEIR review, and legacy planning to maximise local benefits and mitigate risks.
Hardisty Jones were commissioned by Enviromena to deliver an economic benefits statement in support of a planning application for the proposed development of Motcombe Solar Farm in Dorset.
Hardisty Jones were commissioned by Enviromena to deliver an economic benefits statement in support of a planning application for the proposed development of Lutterworth Solar Farm in Rugby.
The Government has now published both its response to the 2023 consultation on Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs).
This insight highlights the key themes shaping our recommendations for updated planning policy.
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…
The Government has now published both its response to the 2023 consultation on Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs).
This insight highlights the key themes shaping our recommendations for updated planning policy.
Hardisty Jones is recruiting a Graduate Consultant in UK local socio-economic development to join the team in Bristol.
Changes to the planning appeals process in England has come into force as of April 1st, 2026.
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.
Hardisty Jones is recruiting a Graduate Consultant in UK local socio-economic development to join the team in Bristol.
Changes to the planning appeals process in England has come into force as of April 1st, 2026.
