Public Sector - Stakeholder

Background

A vacant office building, for some time occupied informally as community space, is threatened with redevelopment. The community appeals to the local MP for help. She sets up a mediation, attended by the developer, community representatives and planning officers.

Outcome

The outcome is a draft scheme involving profitable redevelopment but retaining some community space. The resulting planning application wins widespread support for protecting stakeholder interests, and consent is granted.