Presentation by Anthony Probert (Bioregional) giving 'A quick insight into the development process for community-led housing', which he gave on behalf of the Brighton & Hove Community Land Trust on 20th April 2018. Watch the video from the presentation and find out more information here: https://bhclt.org.uk/understanding-planning-and-development-for-community-led-housing/

1. The OPAL journey:
Making community-led
housing a reality.
Brighton CLT, 20th April 2018
Anthony Probert
Development Manager, Bioregional

2. A quick insight into the
development process
1. Introducing Bioregional & One Planet Affordable Living
2. A whistle-stop tour of the development process for
community-led housing groups
3. What happens when?

3. Bioregional is:
A leading sustainability charity and social enterprise
established in 1994
• Work in sustainable development of the built environment,
corporate social responsibility and policy/governance
• Sustainability plans for over 100+ projects worldwide
• Develop sustainable, affordable communities through Bioregional
Homes – our development arm
• Entrepreneurial & practical

5. ‘People living happy, healthy,
affordable lifestyles within the
environmental limits of the planet’

6. The OPAL project
There’s lots of community groups…
… but far fewer community housing schemes.
The challenge is great. OPAL helps groups to:
- Build sustainably
- Build affordably
- Play a lead role
- Ensure security
- Deliver at scale
- Earn equity

7. RIBA Plan of Work
The RIBA Plan of Work is the definitive UK model for the
building, design and construction process
• Understood by sector
• Structures development programmes
• Planning permission usually sought at Stage 3
• Technical & jargon-y.

8. a) Unique purpose
of the scheme
b) Group
organisation
c) Stakeholder
engagement
d) Fundraise - small

9. a) Unique purpose
of the scheme
b) Organise group
c) Stakeholder
engagement
d) Fundraise - small
a) Development brief –
One Planet Living
b) Plug gaps &
professionalise
c) Land identification
and appraisal
d) Business plan
e) Fundraise - medium

10. a) Unique purpose
of the scheme
b) Organise group
c) Stakeholder
engagement
d) Fundraise - small
a) Development brief –
One Planet Living
b) Plug gaps &
professionalise
c) Land identification
and appraisal
d) Business plan
e) Fundraise - medium
a) Establish community
governance
b) Track decisions
c) Revise & update
plans
d) Fundraise - large

11. a) Unique purpose
of the scheme
b) Organise group
c) Stakeholder
engagement
d) Fundraise - small
a) Development brief –
One Planet Living
b) Plug gaps &
professionalise
c) Land identification
and appraisal
d) Business plan
e) Fundraise - medium
a) Establish community
governance
b) Track decisions
c) Revise & update
plans
d) Fundraise - large
a) Monitor, measure
and respond to needs
b) Communicate!

12. VISION PLAN BUILD

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17. VISION PLAN BUILD

18. Visioning process
Building
Purpose
Clear vision and
understanding your
skills and capital base
Building
the Group
Actions prioritised
through teams
Building
the Message
Influencing strategy is
vital to effectively
engage stakeholders

19. Hearing from you…
W: www.projectopal.org
W: www.bioregional.com
E: anthony.probert@bioregional.com