One of our proudest achievements in 2025 was helping to bring forward housing proposals that will see more than 6,000 new homes built in and around London. 

Liam explains how identifying and managing project risks early in the consultation process, and genuinely listening to local concerns, helps reduce objection in the long term.

The licensing and planning system is technical by design. For most people living near a proposed scheme, there is little time or inclination to unpick what an application does, what it does not do, or where the real impacts might fall. That gap is where doubt takes hold. Developers can quickly be seen as distant, process-led and profit-driven, rather than connected to the day-to-day reality of a neighbourhood.

Project Flourish at Kensal Canalside approved and ready to blossom

The Kensal Canalside Opportunity Area is one of the largest undeveloped brownfield sites in Kensington and Chelsea, and we were delighted recently when members of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC)’ planning committee approved Ballymore and Sainsbury’s joint proposals to redevelop a large portion of the site.

86% say YES in Residents’ Ballot to redevelop Curry Rise and Bray Road

In October 2025, proposals submitted by Notting Hill Genesis – one of our longest-standing clients – to redevelop Curry Rise and Bray Road were unanimously approved by members of the London Borough of Barnet’s Planning Committee. 

Comm Comm’s Chris Sharp shares his take on the housing crisis in the UK and how politicians should prioritise planning to help repair the UK’s frayed social contract.

The social contract isn’t a piece of paper. It’s a promise.

Jessica’s round up of this year’s Tory party conference in Manchester.

I’ve been mulling over the Conference for a few days now thinking about what to write in this post.

Hannah reports back from the Labour Party conference 2025.

What I’ve learned at Comm Comm UK

Local sixth-former Harry Hutson shares his experience of working at Comm Comm UK this summer.

Comm Comm UK reflects on its role in the award-winning Barbican Podium project, named 2025’s Future Public Realm winner at The Pineapples. Discover the community-first approach behind this iconic London transformation.

The New Planning and Infrastructure Bill Explained

Chris Sharp takes a look at the new bill working its way through parliament and assesses how this will impact Labour’s pledge to ‘get Britain building’.

Last week, members of the Comm Comm UK team joined City of London officers, local ward councillors and members of the Higgins construction team for a ‘Topping Out’ ceremony at the York Way estate in Islington.

We are pleased to be working on the construction communications for York Way, a City of London estate in Islington. The project is due to deliver 91 new homes for social rent, across four new buildings on the estate.

We are very excited to launch a new planning and consultation toolkit to help supercharge community consultation in line with Labour’s overhaul of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Last week, Anne and I attended the Investors in People (IIP) annual celebration at the amazing Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, to collect Comm Comm UK’s award alongside organisations from around the country who have also been accredited this year.

Election incoming! Pledges and policies update

Our political researcher Chris Sharp has examined the manifestos of the main parties and has compiled an easy-reference guide to their pledges and policies on Housing and Development.

When I first walked into the office, I had little idea on what to expect. However as the week has gone on I’ve been taught many different things about planning and communications by some great people.

Last week, Jessica and I were invited by our friends at the construction company ISG to visit the site of the new UCL Institute of Neurology and Dementia Research Institute on Grays Inn Road, London.

Paula, who joined our team in 2023, shares what it’s like being on the other side of the table

Having spent my whole career working client side, it has been extremely refreshing being on the other side of the fence. What I have noticed more than anything since working with Comm Comm UK is how much easier it is to create a successful campaign when corporate internal politics and complications that often dilute and confuse messaging, are not present. Whilst there can be lots of deliberation about what you can/can’t say, a consultant will be able to cut through all the noise to create clear, powerful content which meets the brief and project objectives.