At CIS, we work in partnership with London boroughs to deliver expert sustainability and planning support that meets the needs of today—while preparing for a resilient, low-carbon future.
What We Offer
We provide bespoke tailored advice and technical support to help local authorities integrate sustainability into all stages of planning and development. Whether you’re shaping local plans, assessing major applications, or developing borough-wide strategies, our team can help you navigate complex environmental and planning challenges with confidence.
Our Services Include
- Sustainability Appraisals & Evidence Base Support
Ensuring planning policies are robust, compliant, and aligned with the London Plan and national requirements. - Climate Action Planning
Helping boroughs develop and implement strategies to reach net zero, improve climate resilience, and deliver benefits for communities. - Planning Policy & Guidance Development
Supporting the drafting of local policies, SPDs, sustainable construction checklists and guidance documents that embed sustainability from the outset. - Application Review & Development Management Advice
Providing detailed assessments of minor and major planning applications with a focus on Net Zero Carbon, Energy Hierarchy, Fabric-First approach, Circular Economy, WLCA, biodiversity net gain and social sustainability such as affordable housing. - Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building
Delivering workshops, training, and collaborative sessions to build internal capacity and foster meaningful stakeholder involvement.