Land and regeneration

Too often, decisions about land and regeneration are driven by short-term profit rather than long-term community benefit, leading to developments that extract wealth rather than build stronger local economies. Working with councils and partners, we shape land, planning and regeneration strategies that put local priorities and public value at the heart of investment.

CLES helps places take a more purposeful approach to land and regeneration, ensuring that local people benefit from new investment and development. We support councils to use planning powers, land assets and partnerships to create places that deliver good jobs, affordable homes, thriving high streets and green spaces. By putting people and place first, we help shape regeneration that keeps wealth local, builds resilience and delivers lasting public value.