Working for a Trust, we were commissioned to carry out a watersports centre options appraisal for a quarry site to assess the opportunity of introducing a watersports centre and associated water sports uses. Our work included: Carrying out a site assessment and review...
Watersports, activity centres and adventure tourism
Visitor Centre and Forest Feasibility Study, Bedgebury National Pinetum, Kent
Client: Forestry Commission Bedgebury National Pinetum, located in Kent covers over 800 hectares. Prior to the introduction of new visitor facilities the Pinetum was known as a specialist arboretum which had limited appeal amongst the visitor market with a poor...
Residential Activity Centre, Impact Assessment
Client: Youth Organisation Working with a leading youth organisation which manages a residential activity centre we were commissioned to advise on the impact which a nearby development would have on the business operation. This included a detailed programme of primary...
Economic Feasibility Study Stanley Park Lake, Blackpool
Client: Blackpool Council Stanley Park Lake sits within a 260-acre public park that was designed by Thomas Mawson & Sons in 1922 and built-in 1926. The park is Grade II listed and has been voted by the public as ‘UK’s Best Park’ at the annual Fields in Trust...
Ty Borfa Residential Activity Centre: Feasibility Study into how Best to Create a Sustainable Service
Client: City and County of Swansea Planning Solutions Consulting was commissioned by the City and County of Swansea on behalf of the Swansea Rural Development Programme (RDP)’s Local Action Group (LAG) – to carry out an independent and comprehensive feasibility study...
Watersports Centre with Linked Accommodation, Feasibility Study, Hayling Island
Client: Tourism South East and Havant Borough Council Hayling Island is the home of windsurfing and this activity together with stand-up paddle-boarding, kayaking and kite-surfing continues to grow in popularity. As part of a wider seafront master planning project,...
Marina Demand Study – Gwynedd, Conwy and Isle of Anglesey
Working alongside Newidiem, the leading economic development consultancy in Wales, we were commissioned to carry out a market marina demand assessment to gauge the future demand for marina berths in Gwynedd, Conwy and Isle of Anglesey. The marina demand study involved...
Feasibility Study for a Coastal Watersports Hub with Residential Accommodation, Hartlepool
Planning Solutions Consulting was commissioned by Hartlepool Borough Council to carry out a feasibility study for a coastal watersports hub. The regeneration of Hartlepool is established as a key strategic priority of the council with the aim of bringing wealth...
Creating a vision: Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre, Rochdale
Client: Link4Life As part of a wider feasibility for Hollingworth Lake Country Park project we worked with Link4Life assessing the opportunities to enhance the operation of the adjacent Activity Centre. The Activity Centre offers a range different activities...
Feasibility Study Calshot Activities Centre, Hampshire
Client: Hampshire County Council PSC worked with the senior management team at Calshot Activities Centre, one of the south coast’s leading multi-use activity centres. Our work is focussed on identifying and assessing product development opportunities for the internal...
Outdoor Activities Feasibility Study, Vale of Glamorgan
Client: Vale of Glamorgan Council The Vale of Glamorgan Council commission Planning Solutions Consulting to carry out a feasibility study into viable commercial opportunities related to the outdoor activity marketplace. The commercial feasibility study identified and...
Development and business planning – securing the long-term future of Dinton Activity Centre
Client: Wokingham Borough Council We prepared a business plan to help secure the long-term future of Dinton Activity Centre. As part of the development plan and business planning process we: Carried out an assessment of the existing activity centre business Carried...
Ty Rhossili residential activity centre: Feasibility study into how best to create a sustainable service
Client: City and County of Swansea Planning Solutions Consulting was commissioned by the City and County of Swansea on behalf of the Swansea Rural Development Programme (RDP)’s Local Action Group (LAG) – to carry out an independent and comprehensive feasibility study...
Feasibility study to reopen a residential activity centre
We worked with a private sector investor and developer to assess the opportunity of reopening a closed residential activity centre in England. The work focussed on: Carrying out an assessment of the previous operation to identify the key strengths, weaknesses,...
Surrey Docks Watersports Centre Cafe Business Plan
We prepared a business case for the catering offer at Surrey Docks Watersports and Conference Centre. This was used to secure an operating contract for the catering activity. How can we help? If you would like to find out more about our catering projects please call...
Park in the Past Lake Feasibility Study
Clients: Cadwyn Clwyd and Park in the Past Community Interest Company Park in the Park is a developing country park located in the Alyn Valley midway between Wrexham, Mold and Chester and near the villages of Hope, Caergwrle and Penyffordd. Park In The Past is being...
Feasibility Study Cremorne Riverside Centre
Client: Doug Rose Smith Leisure Consultants Working with Doug Rose Smith Leisure Consultants we carried out a study for a new watersports offer which is located adjacent to the River Thames. The focus is on providing access to canoeing and kayaking for young people....
Beach Club Feasibility Study, Ramsgate
Client: Thanet District Council PSC led a study to assess the feasibility of developing a Beach Club providing wet and dry side activities in Ramsgate. The work focused on addressing four interconnecting stages: Defining the concept, particularly the range and mix of...