Development Management Services
Development Management
Development Management is the process of steering a project from an initial idea through to a completed, operating asset. Instead of you having to coordinate landowners, planners, designers, contractors, funders and operators, Ease acts as your development partner. We are in your corner from day one, making sure that every decision is tested, aligned with your objectives and deliverable in the real world. We understand planning permission requirements, permitted development rights and the decision-making frameworks in the South West. Typical projects include residential and mixed-use schemes, hospitality and leisure developments, commercial and industrial sites, and estate enhancements and phased regeneration.
We are Ease have considerable experience working with clients on development projects
1. Land assembly and early vision
Bringing the right pieces of land together early can make or break a scheme.
We help you:
• Identify and assess potential sites and ownerships
• Understand constraints, opportunities and planning context
• Shape the development vision so it is ambitious but realistic
• Support negotiations with landowners and advisers
From the outset, our focus is on what is actually deliverable in the current market.
2. Master planning and buildability
A successful development is more than a nice layout on paper. We work with your design team to:
• Develop a master plan that is commercially robust and planning-aware
• Test buildability so the scheme can be constructed efficiently and safely
• Consider phasing, access, servicing and maintenance from day one
• Ensure the design supports your long-term operational goals
Because we are regularly on live construction sites, we bring practical build knowledge into the earliest design conversations.
3. Profit feasibility and funding confidence
Before you commit, you need clarity on risk and reward. We support you with:
• High-level development appraisals and sensitivity testing
• Assessing construction costs and programme assumptions
• Reviewing exit strategies and potential end values
• Providing information that supports funding and investment decisions
Our aim is simple: to help you avoid expensive surprises later.
4. Managing the project from inception to completion
Once you decide to proceed, Ease stays alongside you throughout the journey. We can:
• Assemble and brief the project team
• Set up clear governance, reporting and decision-making routes
• Oversee planning applications and conditions
• Manage procurement and contractor appointments
• Monitor progress on site against cost, quality and programme
• Coordinate handover, commissioning and early occupation
You retain control over the key decisions, while we handle the day-to-day management and keep everything moving.
Who Development Management is for
Our Development Management service is particularly suited to:
• Landowners who want to unlock value but do not have an in-house development team
• Investors and funds seeking a trusted partner on regional projects
• Businesses expanding or consolidating their estate
• Family offices and private clients looking for professional oversight
If you recognise the opportunity but lack the time, internal resource or appetite to manage every detail yourself, Ease can bridge that gap.
Talk to us about your next development
Whether you are at the “idea on a napkin” stage or already assembling land, we can help you understand your options and the likely route ahead. Get in touch with the Ease team to discuss how Development Management could support your next project and give you confidence from first concept through to completion.
