Small site planning delays are stalling the engine of UK development
Unacceptable delays - sometimes lasting a year or more - are forcing individual building projects to be abandoned, slowing UK development, and putting small and medium-sized firms out of business, says Adam Hesse...
Adam Hesse is Director at Aston Mead Land & Planning. Having worked in estate agency for 28 years, and in land and development for the last 15 years, Adam has the drive and experience to get the best deal for his client – and usually does!
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