Planning is unforgiving. Rising costs, local plan requirements, and S106 obligations mean that even strong proposals face rejection if the numbers don’t stack up.
Planning officials aren’t swayed by optimism. They want evidence.
Unproven financials lead to redrafts, delays, and missed opportunities
Projects can grind to a halt if viability can't be clearly demonstrated
Deals collapse when confidence in deliverability wavers
The right advice makes the difference between stalling and succeeding
We give you the tools and insights to move forward with confidence, not speculation
Unlock Hidden Potential
Justify Your Strategy
Clear, evidence-based economic advice tailored to your project
Our services help you show financial viability and move forward with confidence
Viability Assessments
Support planning applications and negotiations with clear, objective financial evidence
Development Appraisals
Test options, understand land value, and model scenarios before committing
Affordable Housing Viability
Assess what’s genuinely deliverable and build the case for flexibility
S106 Negotiation Support
Balance policy requirements with economic reality to reach viable outcomes
The people developers turn to when they need to justify the numbers
At Third Revolution Projects, we combine strategic insight with deep development knowledge. Our economic assessments are trusted by planners, respected by consultants, and relied on by developers across the UK.
The people developers turn to when they need to justify the numbers
At Third Revolution Projects, we combine strategic insight with deep development knowledge. Our economic assessments are trusted by planners, respected by consultants, and relied on by developers across the UK.
Your trusted economics partner in planning and delivery
We bring clarity, commercial realism, and policy alignment to help you shape viable, defensible development proposals.
What sets us apart:
Planning-First Economics
We understand how economic arguments need to perform in policy, not just on paper
Evidence That Holds Up
Our appraisals are built on solid assumptions, robust models, and planning-relevant context
Breadth of Experience
From small urban infill schemes to major strategic sites, we’ve worked across scale and sector
Straight-Talking, Strategic Advice
We’re independent, invested, and focused on helping your scheme succeed, not just tick a box
A simple plan to move your project forward
Step 1
Schedule a Call
Tell us about your scheme, so we can pinpoint where viability pressure points lie
Step 2
Get a clear, strategic viability review
We’ll run the numbers, test the assumptions, and map a credible path to delivery
Step 3
Submit with confidence
Use our evidence-backed reports to support your planning case and unlock consent
Where economic insight makes the difference
Affordable Housing Scheme
Demonstrate that affordable delivery targets are viable under realistic cost and sales assumptions
Mixed-Use Urban Extension
Support phased delivery and justify infrastructure investment with tested development scenarios
Strategic Land Promotion
Test different land use strategies and strengthen your proposal ahead of submission
Brownfield Site Development
Build the case for viability in the face of abnormal costs and tight site constraints
High-Density City Centre Project
Evidence why your scheme remains viable even with policy demands and reduced contributions
Trusted by decision-makers shaping the future
Secure consent and protect margins
Build a watertight case for viability that supports delivery and withstands scrutiny.
Ensure your scheme stays on track
Test financial feasibility early, so your design ambitions aren’t derailed at the viability stage
Strengthen strategy with clear evidence
Robust economic insight that reinforces your planning argument and speeds up approval
Balance policy ambition with real-world delivery
Get practical, delivery-focused perspective to support sound planning decisions
Viability insights that unlocked delivery
This developer was preparing a planning application for a mixed-use regeneration site in a tight urban footprint. With mounting S106 and affordable housing demands, the scheme risked becoming unviable. TRP’s economic appraisal set out a clear, evidence-based case that supported negotiation, protected margins, and helped move the deal forward.
"Third Revolution helped us present a clear, evidence-based case that secured planning approval and kept the deal on track."
Let’s make the numbers work for you
Get clear, compelling viability support that builds confidence, wins approval, and keeps your project moving forward.
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FAQs
Answers to some common questions about our economic assessments.
A viability assessment helps demonstrate that your scheme is financially sound — turning belief into evidence. It provides the clarity and confidence needed to navigate planning negotiations and unlock delivery.
The earlier, the better. Early insight allows you to test scenarios, shape your strategy, and avoid costly dead ends. It can be the difference between pushing forward or going back to the drawing board.
Yes. Our assessments are frequently used to justify scheme viability against planning policy requirements. They provide a credible basis for negotiating more realistic affordable housing and infrastructure contributions.
That’s where we excel. From abnormal site conditions to marginal land values, we bring strategic thinking and tailored analysis to help make the numbers work and stand up to scrutiny.
Our approach is independent, policy-aligned, and grounded in data. That means you get a report that’s not just technically robust, but also persuasive to planners, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
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Our Expertise
Delivering projects that create measurable economic and social value
Want to know if your scheme stacks up?
Download our free Viability Checklist for Developers.
A quick-reference tool to spot red flags, uncover value, and prepare for planning scrutiny.
