Experience that
builds better places
We help developers, landowners and public sector organisations navigate the planning process through meaningful engagement, strategic communications and stakeholder relationships.
featured case study
Weyside Urban Village
Guildford
Transforming a former industrial site into a vibrant new neighbourhood required meaningful engagement with local communities, elected members and key stakeholders.
Chess Engage developed and delivered a tailored engagement programme that supported the planning process through clear communication, accessible consultation and responsive stakeholder management. By creating opportunities for constructive dialogue, we helped ensure local voices were heard while keeping the project focused on its long-term vision.
Services we provide
- Community consultation
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Communications
- Construction Communications
- Enquiry Management.
Projects across sectors
From new neighbourhoods and town centre regeneration to education, commercial and mixed-use developments, our experience spans a wide range of sectors. Every project is different, but our approach remains the same: listening carefully, communicating clearly and helping clients build trust throughout the planning journey.
Residential developments

A long term strategic communications strategy to support the creation of a new London suburb with over 5000 new homes.
Science Park's

A year long communication and engagement programme for a new urban-style research and development destination.
Student accomadation

Engaging students, staff and key decision makers on a new student accommodation scheme in the heart of Brighton.
Care Homes

An inclusive stakeholder engagement programme for a new care home to meet growing community care needs.
Film Studio's

A new world-class film and television studio campus comprising 18 state-of-the-art sound stages with ancillary workshops, offices and amenities.
Garden Village

Led public consultations for the Longcross masterplan, balancing community feedback with developer goals to secure vital housing.