Overview
Vickery Holman were instructed to undertake a Financial Viability Assessment (FVA) to objectively assess and report upon, the financial viability of a proposed residential development, taking into consideration policy requirements as set out by Torridge District Council.
Situation
The application was for a market-led development of 10 dwellings.
Solution
Preparation of a Financial Viability Assessment and subsequent negotiations with the Local Planning Authority (LPA).
Outcome
Vickery Holman were successful in demonstrating to the LPA that the development was not capable of being delivered with the required policy level contributions and agreed to have these reduced, resulting in an indicative cost saving of £115,000.