Ensuring a bright future for the North East
There’s a great opportunity for the North East to build on recent growth, drive forward new development and become a more prosperous region.
But securing improvements to the places where we live, work and play requires a fundamental change in how private and public sector organisations across the North East work together.
We crucially need to unlock barriers to development, create the right conditions for growth, attract inward investment and enable the delivery of new homes, offices and infrastructure for the businesses and residents of the North East.
Consensus through collaboration
This can only be achieved through strong collaboration across the region, better communication between public and private sector organisations, and through building a full dialogue on the topics that matter.
A joined-up approach to planning and development will enable us to make the most of what we have and deliver the economic assets and infrastructure that will secure the brightest future for our region.
The latest from Developing Consensus

Developing Consensus Chair Sandra Manson: North East Devolution Deal Consultation
A statement from Developing Consensus Chair Sandra Manson. The Devolution Deal is a game-changer for our region and a key catalyst in allowing us to unlock crucial investment and create a robust growth strategy. Offering a potential £4.2bn of investment into the North...

Newcastle delegation ready to showcase region at international property conference
On 14 March, leaders from across the North East of England will travel down to Cannes in France to showcase the region at one of the world’s largest real estate conferences. 26 organisations and more than 50 delegates have come together with the united message that...

Reforms to National Planning Policy – Developing Consensus Consultation Response
Developing Consensus has submitted a response to the government’s Reforms to National Planning Policy Consultation on behalf of the North East’s property and development sector. Collated by members of the membership organisation, the response was led by Pegasus Group...