Social Value Through Planning

Operating nationally, our social value team support local authorities, developers, and contractors to embed social value into every stage of the planning process.

From helping to unlock sustainable growth, meet Section 106 obligations, and align with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, our approach ensures that planning powers are used to maximise opportunities for local people and businesses.

With more than a decade of experience working in the planning system, our strategic expertise brings lasting community benefits through employment, skills training, community resilience, and inclusive regeneration.

We’re proud to work alongside our extensive network of community partners, employment and skills agencies, and local stakeholders to co-design social value approaches that leave a visible impact.

Turning developments into a catalyst for skills, opportunity, and community resilience

Integrating social value in planning is one of the most powerful tools to drive long-term and positive change in our communities. It enhances every stage of the development process by:

Strengthening planning applications - adding weight to proposals that support communities
Supporting sustainable, inclusive growth ensuring regeneration delivers for people, not just places
Aligning with national priorities, including ESG, the Levelling Up agenda, and S106 requirements
Delivering measurable outcomes, from local employment and apprenticeships to inward investment and VCSE support.
Leaving a lasting legacy, making developments more meaningful, accountable, and community driven.

How we drive social value

We work with developers and contractors to:

Build social value frameworks to strengthen planning applications
Co-design social value approaches that help position new developments as drivers of social impact
Align social value with ESG and sustainability targets
Engage local partners to deliver on skills, employment, and inclusion
Create employment and skills plans to satisfy planning obligations and conditions
Support social value delivery and monitoring with key contractors and stakeholders.

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We help local authorities to:

Embed social value into local plans, supplementary planning documents, and planning policies
Support S106 agreements with measurable outcomes
Engage communities to understand local priorities
Deliver an end-to-end service to ensure planning policy delivers impact at every stage of the planning lifecycle
Monitor and report on the impact made across developments.

Contact the social value team

Join the 250+ public and private sector organisations who have trusted Fusion21 with their Social Value in Planning Strategy.

“Our long-term partnership with Fusion21 is central to embedding meaningful social value across all our national developments. Their strategic support ensures we not only meet but exceed our ESG objectives, delivering sustained employment, skills, and training opportunities that leave a lasting legacy in the communities we serve.”

“Fusion21 has been a trusted partner in helping us to embed social value into our planning system. Their expertise has supported our ambition to ensure that regeneration delivers more than just physical development - creating real opportunities for our residents, local businesses, and communities. By aligning social value with our planning priorities, we’re driving inclusive growth and building a legacy of lasting impact across Knowsley.”

Case Studies

Life is SEW good for Derby Court residents thanks to Fusion21 and Redrow Homes

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A weekly activity at a Merseyside extra care scheme is helping to reduce isolation, boost mental wellbeing, and bring more residents together - thanks to Fusion21 and Redrow Homes.

Fusion21 helps Osborne Energy create new jobs and train next generation of green skills workers

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Fusion21 supports Osborne Energy in creating new jobs and training future green skills workers, driving social impact and sustainability in the sector.

Veterans’ homes transformed using Fusion21’s Decarbonisation Framework

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Haig Housing, which provides affordable homes for veterans is giving hundreds of properties a green makeover via Fusion21’s Decarbonisation Framework.

Fusion21 supplier Liberty Group ignites young person’s career

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Liberty Group has made an impact on Apprentice Sam Mooney, thanks to a heating contract procured through Fusion21's Heating and Renewables Framework.

Local youngster kickstarts construction career, thanks to Fusion21 supplier Sterling Services

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Sterling Services and Fusion21 has had a positive impact on 21-year-old Leighton Orr - thanks to a project to extend The Gate, a community centre in North Huyton, Liverpool.

Community hub project helps local apprentice gain trade experience and qualifications through Fusion21 supplier CW Duke & Sons

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CW Duke & Sons took on first-year college student Niall Holmes as a joinery/carpentry apprentice - thanks to a project to work on the Wellspring Settlement project, redeveloping a former pub into a community hub, youth space, and offices.

Fusion21's Social Value through planning offer

How we drive social value

We work with developers and contractors to:

We help local authorities to:

Join the 250+ public and private sector organisations who have trusted Fusion21 with their Social Value in Planning Strategy.

Case Studies

Life is SEW good for Derby Court residents thanks to Fusion21 and Redrow Homes

Fusion21 helps Osborne Energy create new jobs and train next generation of green skills workers

Veterans’ homes transformed using Fusion21’s Decarbonisation Framework

Fusion21 supplier Liberty Group ignites young person’s career

Local youngster kickstarts construction career, thanks to Fusion21 supplier Sterling Services

Community hub project helps local apprentice gain trade experience and qualifications through Fusion21 supplier CW Duke & Sons