Expressions of Interest Stage

42.  An Expression of Interests will be stronger where there is a Design Brief and Planning Statement (or a single such document) for the site(s) in question. Their development and use will support the Expressions of Interest proposal and costing of the scheme and result in a more robust project at OBC stage.

43.  The Design Brief at Expressions of Interest stage may be a Strategic Brief or an initial Feasibility Study informed by scheme and site specific technical studies and analysis, probably more weighted to desk than field data, relevant generic information and professional advice. This approach will allow the provision of appropriately evidenced and referenced design proposals and costs.

44. The Planning Statement may be adopted and form part of the LPA's Development Plan Documents. Preferably, the Planning Statement should be a draft document with a view to its development and subsequent adoption.

Expressions of Interest Base Requirements