PLANNING AND TRANSPORT: USING EVIDENCE TO ENABLE GROWTH AND MANAGE CONFLICTWhen you plan to make changes then you have to expect that outcomes that are good for one party may well be bad for another. The proposed changes will often result in conflict. The views of the opposing sides leading to bad feelings, misunderstandings and mistrust. The result is that both parties trade insults rather than attempting to resolve the issues, and the final outcome is poorer for everyoneResolving conflict is an integral part of how our planning system operates. At Edwards & Edwards I work to help resolve the conflict by using evidence to help my clients produce proposals and plans that are robust and less susceptible to challenge. Simultaneously, I work with local groups to help them understand evidence in order that they can robustly challenge the evidence and propose alternative solutions.I want all parties to understand the implications of their actions and propose appropriate and proportionate mitigation.I have experience working with National, Regional, County, District and Town/Parish government and councils by providing and reviewing evidence. I also work with local groups who wish to challenge planning applications or respond to consultations in order to ensure that their views are properly addressedEVIDENCE IS ESSENTIAL IF YOU WANT YOUR ARGUMENTS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY I have extensive experience of land use and transport modelling, and an understanding of all forms of evidence that is required to support transport schemes and all forms of developmentIf you are involved in developing spatial or transport policy, producing business cases or involved in developments of housing or employment then you will need quantitative evidence to support your plans. If you are a local or campaign group then you need evidence to understand the likely implication to you town, parish or neighbourhood. Why not give me a call for a chat to discuss what I can do to support your quest for evidence