Define your goals first
Identify the intended users, project type and expected outcomes. This gives everyone a shared brief for assessing the site.
Assess potential and constraints
Gather information about the land, access and utilities, together with any constraints that need specialist review, before finalising the concept.
Plan the concept, design and budget
Develop the initial concept with the design team. Consider the project scale, budget and timeline before agreeing on an implementation plan.
Develop, inspect and hand over
Assign responsibilities at each stage, monitor quality and progress, and plan the checks needed before handover.
This article offers general planning ideas. Individual projects should be assessed with the relevant professionals.