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Client
Chestnut Homes
Project
Consultation: Boston, Lincolnshire
Objective
To deliver a robust, effective public consultation for a major regeneration project, to allay concerns and identify supporters.
Results
- 76% support during pre-application consultation
- 85% comments sent to council supportive
- Approved by the planning committee by 10 votes to 2 in August 2014
Chestnut Homes, a long established property developer based in Lincolnshire had drawn up plans for a major regeneration project in Boston: 500 homes, a new football stadium for Boston United, leisure units and accompanying infrastructure.
Spring managed the consultation strategy including stakeholder mapping. We delivered community and stakeholder engagement through public exhibitions and a bespoke consultation website.
We also mobilised support through a media relations campaign and provided full reporting and analysis throughout the project and upon conclusion.


