Coalface Engagement Ltd

About

We are a UK planning communications and stakeholder engagement consultancy, helps developers and local authorities secure better planning outcomes through effective consultation. We plan and deliver statutory and non-statutory consultations that and legally sound and policy compliant, supporting planning applications, and informing the development of Local Plans.

Brand values

Our approach combines professional rigour with authentic communication, building understanding between developers, communities and decision-makers to deliver sustainable and supported change. Our approach is: listen first, then design a tailored engagement strategy that brings people along, resolves challenges, and tells compelling stories. From guiding major infrastructure schemes through consultation, to helping local authorities and developers manage community relations, we pride ourselves on working at the “coalface” of change — where decisions meet real lives.