{"id":1126,"date":"2022-07-08T10:53:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T10:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themazine.com\/newwp\/aelpa\/?page_id=1126"},"modified":"2026-07-04T16:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T15:20:17","slug":"fair-pricing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/object.now\/site\/fair-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fair Pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1126\" class=\"elementor elementor-1126\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b839d2b elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b839d2b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79d909a\" data-id=\"79d909a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a0ad95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-aelpa_service_details\" data-id=\"6a0ad95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"aelpa_service_details.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    \n    <section class=\"sidebar-page-container\">\n        <div class=\"auto-container\">\n            <div class=\"row clearfix\">\n                                <!-- Sidebar Side -->\n                <div class=\"sidebar-side left-sidebar col-lg-4 col-md-12 col-sm-12\">\n                    <aside class=\"sidebar sticky-top\">\n                      <div id=\"aelpa_our_donation-3\" class=\"service-widget sidebar-widget widget_aelpa_our_donation\">      \t\t\n\t\t<!-- Donate Widget -->\n        <div class=\"donate-widget\">\n            <div class=\"widget-content\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/object.now\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/donate-20.jpg)\">\n                <h3>Find Out How<br>We Can Help.<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text\">Make Your Voice Heard<\/div>                <a href=\"https:\/\/object.now\/site\/how-we-help\/\" class=\"theme-btn donate-btn\">Read More<\/a>            <\/div>\n        <\/div> \n            \n        <\/div><div id=\"aelpa_latest_posts-2\" class=\"service-widget sidebar-widget widget_aelpa_latest_posts\">\t\t\n        <!-- Blog Detail Posts -->\n        <div class=\"sidebar-widget-two blog-posts\">\n            <div class=\"widget-content\">\n                <div class=\"sidebar-title\"><h4>Latest Posts<\/h4><\/div>                <ul class=\"sidebar__post-list\">\n                            \n           \t<!-- Title -->\n\t\t\t            <li>\n                <div class=\"sidebar__post-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/object.now\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Wordpress-Featured-Image.png'); \"><\/div>\n                <span class=\"sidebar__post-content-meta\">22 May 2026<\/span>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/object.now\/site\/2026\/05\/22\/eskdalemuir-new-techincal-report\/\">\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc30 \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25 \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2d: \ud835\udc04\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc24\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2b, \ud835\udc16\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d...<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                <div class=\"sidebar__post-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/object.now\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/40years-sepa-cs137.png'); \"><\/div>\n                <span class=\"sidebar__post-content-meta\">26 April 2026<\/span>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/object.now\/site\/2026\/04\/26\/40-years-on-sepa-peatland-radiation-risk-from-wind-farms\/\">40 Years On: SEPA peatland radiation risk...<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                <div class=\"sidebar__post-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/object.now\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/937AC864-8B0D-49F6-8845-B9F6E2D64ADD.png'); \"><\/div>\n                <span class=\"sidebar__post-content-meta\">8 March 2026<\/span>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/object.now\/site\/2026\/03\/08\/reinstating-email-submissions-to-the-energy-consents-unit\/\">Reinstating Email Submissions to the Energy Consents...<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                        \n                        <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\t\t<\/div>                    <\/aside>\n                <\/div>\n                                \n                <!-- Content Side -->\n                <div class=\"content-side right-sidebar col-lg-8 col-md-12 col-sm-12\">\n                    <div class=\"project-detail\">\n                        <div class=\"inner-box\">\n                                                        <div class=\"image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/object.now\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo-light-2.webp\" alt=\"Awesome Image\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"lower-content\">\n                                <h2><strong style=\"color:#fd6711 !important\">A Fair, Transparent, and Accessible Pricing Approach<\/strong><\/h2>                                \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\nSince launching the ObjectNow objection platform, we have worked hard to keep costs as low as possible. Like many of the people we support, we are campaigners and volunteers ourselves, so we understand the realities of limited funding, limited time, and the reliance on unpaid effort. For that reason, there is never any charge to discuss a campaign, explain how the platform works, or provide general guidance. We believe communities should be able to explore their options without worrying about the cost of an initial conversation.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nObjectNow is operated on a cost-recovery basis rather than as a profit-making service. While our advice and ongoing guidance are provided freely wherever possible, work such as reviewing planning application documents, undertaking policy research, preparing foundation objection material, developing campaign-specific content, and building the technical platform requires significant time, expertise, and ongoing operational resources. These services are reflected in each campaign quotation where required.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nRunning and maintaining the platform also involves unavoidable costs, including software development, secure hosting, infrastructure, security, email delivery, data protection, ongoing maintenance, and the processing of potentially thousands of objection submissions. Although we have worked hard to absorb rising operational costs for as long as possible, we have unfortunately had to make a modest increase to our pricing to ensure the platform remains reliable, secure, and sustainable for future campaigns.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nEvery campaign is different. Planning applications vary considerably in scale, complexity, technical requirements, and the level of support required. Rather than offering fixed packages, we provide tailored quotations based on the work involved, ensuring campaign groups only pay for the services they actually need.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3><strong>\nTypical Campaign Costs\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>\nMost ObjectNow campaigns cost around <strong>\u00a3300<\/strong>. This typically includes the campaign website, technical setup, secure hosting, campaign branding, email systems, platform maintenance throughout the consultation period, secure processing of objection submissions, and any campaign-specific work agreed before the project begins.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nEvery quotation represents the <strong>maximum amount payable<\/strong>. There are no hidden charges or unexpected fees, and the final invoice will never exceed the agreed quotation without prior approval. Because our pricing reflects the work actually undertaken, the final invoice is often lower than originally estimated where less work is ultimately required.\n<\/p>\n\n<h3><strong>\nWorking Within Campaign Budgets\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>\nWe recognise that not every community campaign has access to funding, and we never want cost alone to discourage people from getting in touch. If a quotation is beyond what a campaign can realistically afford, we are always happy to discuss the available options.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nDepending on the circumstances, this may involve making use of research already undertaken by the campaign, tailoring the scope of work, simplifying optional technical features, or identifying other practical ways to reduce costs without compromising the quality or reliability of the platform. Where our capacity allows, we may also be able to offer reduced-cost or pro bono support on a campaign-by-campaign basis.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\nEvery campaign is considered individually. Our objective is always to find the most practical and affordable solution while ensuring the platform continues to operate to the high standard communities rely upon.\n<\/p>                                \n                                                                <div class=\"two-column\">\n                                    <div class=\"row clearfix\">\n                                                                                <!-- Column -->\n                                        <div class=\"column col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-12\">\n                                            <div class=\"image\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/object.now\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Scottish-SSEN-Pylons.png\" alt=\"Awesome Image\" \/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <!-- Column -->\n                                        <div class=\"column col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-12\">\n                                            <div class=\"image\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/object.now\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/landscape-wales-1.webp\" alt=\"Awesome Image\" \/>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><h3><strong>\nClear Pricing. No Surprises.\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>\nAll costs are discussed openly before any work begins and provided as a clear quotation setting out the agreed scope of work. The quoted amount is the maximum payable, there are no hidden fees or surprise increases, and you will never be charged more than the amount agreed in advance.\n<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"color:#fd6711 !important\"><strong>\nIf funding is a concern, please don't let that prevent you from contacting us. We assess every campaign individually and will always do our best to find a fair, practical, and affordable solution. Our goal is to help communities participate in the planning process, not to create financial barriers to doing so.\n<\/strong><\/p><\/p>                                <h3><hr style=\"border: none;border-top: 2px dashed #ccc\">  <h4><strong>A Typical ObjectNow Campaign Cost \u2013 Around \u00a3300<\/strong><\/h4>  <br>  <p> Most ObjectNow campaigns cost around <strong>\u00a3300<\/strong>, although every campaign is individually assessed and quoted based on the work required. This typically includes campaign setup, technical configuration, secure hosting, email systems, campaign branding, platform maintenance throughout the consultation period, and the secure processing of objection submissions. Where required, it can also include the preparation of campaign-specific foundation objection material and supporting content. <\/p>  <hr>  <p style=\"color:#fd6711 !important\"> Please remember that where funding is limited, we will always try to work within a campaign's available budget wherever possible. Depending on capacity, reduced-cost or pro bono support may also be available. Our priority has always been helping communities make their voices heard, not creating barriers to participation. <\/p><\/h3>                                \n                                <div class=\"accordion-outer\">\n                                    <ul class=\"accordion-box\">\n                                                                                <!-- Block -->\n                                        <li class=\"accordion-block active-block\">\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-block-title active\">Campaign Platform &amp; Technical Setup \u2013 Typically \u00a3100<div class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-angle-down\"><\/div><\/div>                                                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content current\">\n                                                <div class=\"accordion-text\">This covers the one-off technical work required to launch your campaign. It includes configuring the campaign website, dedicated campaign pages, secure hosting, SSL security, email systems, database configuration, accessibility features, branding, and all supporting infrastructure required to ensure the platform is ready for public use.<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/li>\n                                                                                <!-- Block -->\n                                        <li class=\"accordion-block \">\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-block-title \">Foundation Objection Material \u2013 Typically \u00a3100<div class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-angle-down\"><\/div><\/div>                                                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content \">\n                                                <div class=\"accordion-text\">This covers the preparation of the campaign\u2019s foundation objection material. Depending on the application, this may include reviewing planning documents, identifying relevant planning policies and legislation, undertaking supporting research, and preparing the evidence-based foundation letter that forms the basis of all objections generated through the platform. Every foundation letter is carefully reviewed to ensure it is accurate, consistent, and tailored to the specific proposal.<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/li>\n                                                                                <!-- Block -->\n                                        <li class=\"accordion-block \">\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-block-title \">Platform Operation &amp; Submission Processing \u2013 Typically \u00a3100<div class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-angle-down\"><\/div><\/div>                                                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content \">\n                                                <div class=\"accordion-text\">Once a campaign is live, the platform continues to operate throughout the consultation period. This includes secure hosting, platform maintenance, software updates, email delivery, secure data handling, objection processing, and the generation and management of potentially thousands of personalised objection letters. This ensures the platform remains reliable, secure, and available for campaigners from launch until the consultation closes.<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/li>\n                                                                                <!-- Block -->\n                                        <li class=\"accordion-block \">\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-block-title \">Campaign Support &amp; Guidance \u2013 Included<div class=\"accordion-icon fa fa-angle-down\"><\/div><\/div>                                                                                        <div class=\"accordion-content \">\n                                                <div class=\"accordion-text\">Ongoing support is included throughout the campaign. We are always happy to answer general questions, discuss campaign requirements, provide guidance on using the platform, and help campaign groups make the most effective use of ObjectNow. We believe communities should have access to ongoing support without additional charges.<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/li>\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  \n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find Out HowWe Can Help. 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