Operations

Conkers Visitor Attraction, Heart of the National Forest, Leicestershire

Planning Solutions Limited were selected as operators of Conkers (www.visitconkers.com) in 2000, a high profile national attraction and visitor centre in Leicestershire.  Conkers opened in April 2001 and our operational responsibility covers all aspects of the 120 acre site which attracts 220,000 - 250,000 visitors per annum. The range of tasks involves the direct operation of the interactive attraction, three lakeside restaurants, specialist shops, the events and educational programmes and the marketing and corporate strategy.

The Visitor Centre, the first phase of the project, opened in March 1999 and was developed by a partnership involving the District and County Councils as well as the Rural Development Commission and The National Forest Company, funded predominantly through Rural Challenge and Rechar programmes. Conkers the second phase of the development, gained Millennium Commission funding and PSL played a major role in shaping the mix and configuration and formed an integral part of the Millennium project bid.

Savoy Holiday Village, Isle of Wight

Planning Solutions Limited through its sister company Planning UK Limited have recently acquired the Savoy Holiday Village at Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight (www.savoyholidays.com).

Planning Solutions Limited have operational responsibility for this holiday village from the day-to-day management through to strategic development and marketing. There are 180 letting accommodation units along with extensive leisure facilities. Leisure facilities include 2 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool with separate spa bath, squash courts, gym, and sports hall with twin badminton courts. In terms of catering and entertainment there is a members’ lounge area, large capacity kitchens, dining room, bars and cabaret club, a café and bar.

Harry Ramsden's, Brighton

A world famous seafront restaurant operated by Planning Solutions Limited offering all day food and refreshments. Fully licensed, with approximately 100 covers. Planning Solutions Limited carried out a site appraisal, an audit of existing restaurants and takeaways within Brighton as well as market research, a full market appraisal and business feasibility study. Currently, we are managing a highly successful marketing and promotional campaign for the restaurant and exploring the possibility of developing an interactive web based experience.

Peckham Pulse, London

Peckham Pulse is a ground breaking new £14 million sports and health centre in South London, the centre, which represents a flagship of the Government's Healthy Living Strategy. Planning Solutions Limited won the contract to operate the catering activities within the centre including the main outlet, which is branded as The Pulse Cafe. Planning Solutions Limited's role included the design and fit-out of this area. We also established the service standards and menu production which is geared specifically towards healthy living. A strong emphasis is placed on information and education for healthy diets and liaison with health professionals based at the Pulse. Planning Solutions Limited also caters for between 300-350 children at parties per month which are held at the Centre. The Centre is fully accessible for disabled persons.