Evidence Made Clear

Data-led planning evidence, research, demographics, economics and GIS mapping for public and private sector clients.

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Data Demographic insight
GIS Spatial mapping
100+ Local authorities advised

Data-led planning insight

Insightful evidence, spatial analysis and research to help clients make informed decisions and support positive planning outcomes.

Nexus Analytics & Research is our dedicated in-house team of demographic, economic and Geographical Information Systems specialists.

We help clients explain need, impact, demand and opportunity with clear analysis, mapping and planning-ready outputs.

Need Supply, demand and capacity evidence
Impact Economic, social and town centre analysis
Mapping GIS graphics that make data easier to use

How we make evidence work harder

Four clear capability areas covering the key research and evidence needs behind planning decisions.

NAR brings together data, economics, demographics and spatial analysis to support planning strategy, applications and evidence-led decision-making.

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Need and demand

Objective assessments for housing, specialist accommodation, retail, leisure, hotels, education, community facilities, open spaces and sports provision.

Needs assessments
02

Impact and economics

NPPF-compliant impact assessments, economic reports and research showing how development can support local value, growth and benefit.

Evidence reports
03

Spatial analytics

GIS mapping, census analysis and spatial graphics that help clients understand catchments, constraints, accessibility and local change.

GIS and mapping
04

Research outputs

Planning-ready reports, infographics, evidence summaries and original research tailored to the audience and the decision being supported.

Clear communication
Clients and coverage

Insight across sectors

NAR supports private sector clients, cultural institutions, housebuilders, land promoters and public authorities.

Our evidence work spans residential development, retail, leisure, health, education, culture, logistics, town centres and specialist accommodation.

100+ Local authorities advised
UK + Ireland Evidence-led project coverage
NAR projects

Evidence in practice

Selected project work shows how NAR applies data, economics, demographics and spatial analysis to real planning questions.

Our team supports local authorities, cultural institutions and private sector clients with evidence-led studies, mobile API analysis, GIS mapping, needs assessment and planning research.

Croydon Open Spaces Study

NAR worked with the London Borough of Croydon to analyse major open spaces in terms of footfall and dwell-time, helping to understand which spaces should receive protected status within the Local Plan.

Client Croydon Borough Council
Location London Borough of Croydon
Evidence Mobile API data from Apple and Google, footfall and dwell-time analysis
Team Rob Pearson
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Barbican Renewal Project

NAR was employed by the Barbican to understand how its underperforming food and beverage offer might be reinvigorated to attract a wider audience.

Client The Barbican
Location London
Evidence Customer data, mobile API footfall analysis, catchment demand and expenditure growth
Team Rob Pearson
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Oadby & Wigston Specialised Housing Study

NAR, alongside the Later Living team, was commissioned to assess the need for accommodation for older people and people with disabilities.

Client Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
Location Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire
Evidence Older and disabled people's accommodation need, bungalow supply and demand, policy guidance
Team Fiona Bruce
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Sector leaders

Talk to the NAR team

Speak to the team behind Nexus Analytics & Research for evidence-led advice on planning strategy, research, mapping and assessments.

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Speak to our NAR team about the research, mapping and analysis needed to support your planning strategy.

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