Future Focused
Belvedere is an independent development planning consultancy
that creates thriving communities and delivers positive change.
Sustainable, inclusive and low-carbon transport. Actively creating better places.
Sustainable, inclusive and low-carbon transport. Actively creating better places.
Our clear sense of purpose delivers real value on all levels.
Who we are
Our founders bring five decades of transport planning expertise to the table and we’re constantly building a wider team of specialists. Yet the Belvedere approach is what sets us apart.
With an unwavering focus on outcome, we challenge barriers and push accepted norms to create planning strategies that best serve our clients and the community.
Our methodology is fresh and original – in fact, our team inspired a change to national policy which now reflects our stance of vision-led planning.
This is what we do.
Our client testimonials
” We have worked alongside Jon and the wider team for a number of years, this long term relationship is testament to the team’s ability to provide robust advice and create efficient engineering solutions.”
Steve Goldsworthy - Managing Director
Wain Homes South West
“Belvedere combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness, delivering pragmatic advice. Their collaborative approach and understanding of wider development issues set them apart and make them highly recommendable.”
Duncan Powell – Group Planning Director
Acorn Property Group
“Belvedere bring a practical yet creative approach to transport planning, adding real value throughout projects. They collaborate effectively with all stakeholders to drive progress and achieve shared goals.”
Andrew Kitchener – Development Director
KLP Land and Planning
“Jon and his team provide clear, confident advice and consistently solve problems. Their collaborative working style integrates seamlessly with wider project teams to deliver effective outcomes.”
Simon Steele-Perkins - Director
Waddeton Park
“Belvedere offer pragmatic, collaborative advice that helps navigate complex challenges and support informed decision-making. A reliable partner who brings clarity and value without overcomplicating the process.”
Steve Boundy – Associate Planning Consultant
Aardvark EM Ltd
“Jack delivered creative, effective solutions to complex design and transport challenges, improving outcomes and saving time and cost. Highly responsive, approachable, and committed to understanding client needs.”
Peter Grubb – Director
Lighthouse Development Consulting
Latest from our journal
JOURNAL
Vision-led planning – how do we do it?
Jonathan Lloyd explores why planning should start with outcomes, not data, and how too much prescription can stifle... Read more
JOURNAL
The Transport Rich Get Richer
The Government’s consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) includes a headline proposal to support more development of... Read more