Acknowledgments -- RICS guidance notes -- 1. Introduction: overview of development management; purpose of this guidance note -- 2. Phases of the development management process: introduction; phase 1, developer's initial concept; phase 2, site acquisition strategy; phase 3, outline appraisal; phase 4, outline planning permission; phase 5, full planning permission -- 3. Development appraisal: introduction; valuation of development land; development agreement -- 4. Planning: introduction; planning applications; environmental considerations; building control and regulations; party walls; rights to light -- 5. Development finance: introduction; the development vehicle; equity; debt; debt providers; finance and the development management process -- 6. Procurement: introduction; procurement strategy; composition of the developer's professional team; tendering and selection process; forms of appointment available --Appendices: A. 1: stages of services; 2. Stages of services compared with development -- B. General contacts -- References

Provides help and advice to project management surveyors involved in the development management of construction projects from the beginning to commencement on site. Does not address the construction or completion phases. Covers the key areas of development appraisal, planning application processes, development finance and procurement.

Effective from 1st September 2009.