Stack’s Managing Director Kieran Kumaria, featured in React News’ Expert Reaction, on what the local elections might mean for planning

Everyone involved in planning has seen this movie before. On the one hand, a motivated minority of local residents who perceive that they stand to lose from the proposed development. On the other, councillors who want to be responsive to their electorate but never hear from the majority of it.

Engaging on the ground with local communities will always be essential. What our data does is provide a reliable guide to representative opinion in a local area, so that the process is not (as it very often is currently) captured by a vocal minority with the time, inclination and (sometimes) resources to engage in the planning process.

The “Grey Belt” is an effective communication device for increasing support for development, Stack analysis reveals.

Public opinion continues to shape and constrain house building in the UK. We explore which arguments affect public support for house building and why.

What are the different views of Britain's political tribes on social housing?