Key Insights: Driving DCO Leadership
This fourth report in CJ Associates’ Key Insights series explores how leadership — not just process — shapes the successful delivery of major infrastructure through the Development Consent Order (DCO) regime. While the framework is vital, too many projects still face delays, risk, and avoidable setbacks.
Drawing on interviews and a focused roundtable with senior figures from planning, legal, infrastructure, and delivery, this report identifies where leadership is most critical. From early legal integration to strong programme governance and authentic engagement, it offers practical lessons for improving outcomes across the DCO lifecycle.