Why local authorities work with Pelham

Local authorities are under growing pressure to deliver more homes, meet new regulations, and manage limited internal capacity. Pelham supports councils across the East Midlands with specialist affordable‑housing design, planning insight, and development expertise, helping you deliver homes that are high‑quality, sustainable and community‑focused.

Affordable housing and council housing specialists

Pelham brings deep experience in affordable housing design, Homes England standards, building safety requirements and planning strategy. We understand public accountability and help councils balance quality, cost, and long‑term asset value.

Boosting capacity when teams are stretched

We act as an extension of your internal resource, helping you maintain momentum during restructures, governance changes or rising workloads.

Pelham supports local authorities to accelerate stalled projects, meet delivery targets and navigate Homes England programmes such as SHAP.

Our services for local authorities

• Feasibility and site appraisals - Rapid, evidence‑based feasibility to assess viability, capacity and deliverability.
• Affordable housing design - Practical, sustainable, EPC‑A‑ready council homes designed by RIBA‑chartered architects.
• Funding and development strategy - Support with Homes England bids, compliance and cost‑effective delivery models.
• Planning strategy - Clear planning advice to de‑risk decisions and support transparent, robust approvals.
• Employer’s Agent and Clerk of Works - End‑to‑end quality, compliance and project assurance from design to handover.

Why Pelham stands out

• Unique insight from working inside a Registered Provider
• Integrated architecture, development and project assurance
• Relationship‑driven and highly responsive
• Backed by NCHA’s stability, values and social‑purpose mission.