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14prologis newsLeading the Way: PrologisAdvises the Highway AgencyFive years ago, Chris Lewis, First VicePresident at Prologis UK realised thatsomething had to be done to improverelationships between developers andthe Highways Agency (HA). Realisingthat helping the HA respond effectivelyto the planning and development processwas the main priority, Chris set up a jointinitiative to help drive change in boththe public and private sectors.At the end of last year, a series of planning and deliveryprotocols were launched in Central London at an eventthat marked the success of this project. Designed to helpdevelopers and their advisers as well as local authorities andthe Highways Agency’s own planning and delivery teams, theprotocols provide a consistent approach to the submissionand review of planning proposals and the delivery of roadimprovement schemes.“These new protocols will be a great help to developersbecause they provide a common reference point andframework for both the public and private sectors,” said ChrisLewis. “As a result, this new approach should help to reducecosts and delays in the planning and delivery stages.”