Country park masterplans - PSC has worked on a number of exciting and challenging country park masterplanning projects for a range of clients from Hampshire County Council through to Buckinghamshire County Council. Some of the country park masterplanning projects...
We send our regards to those trying to cope in the current Covid-19 crisis. The tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors have been affected globally with the sudden and dramatic disruption caused by the emergence of Covid-19. Many businesses and organisations have...
Gnoll Estate Country Park covers approximately 219 acres. As part of a former country estate the landscape is attractive and there are distinct zones of landscape incorporating woodland, an 18th century landscaped parkland and lake areas. Planning Solutions Consulting...
Generating income at museums - admission sales will always be a key income stream however with less public funding and an increasingly competitive marketplace, museums cannot afford to rely exclusively on admissions income. Revenue streams are becoming more varied and...
Heritage: Heritage England reports that Shropshire woodland that hid Charles II is to be restored. Arts Council England (ACE) have announced £160m fund to support culture organisations during COVID-19 Pandemic. BBC brings art and culture to people’s homes with special...
Some articles and news items we have been reading. Heritage: Historic England releases their latest research on how place based research can help decision makers care for local heritage. Success for Historic England’s plans to restore historic barns. Critical repairs...
Natural Resources Wales with its partners is responsible for managing Afan Forest Park, one of the leading mountain biking destinations in Wales. Planning Solutions Consulting Limited has been commissioned to work with NRW and key stakeholders to further develop...
Some articles and news items we have been reading. Heritage: According to a recent article, Yorkshire and the Humber's heritage is worth £2 billion to the economy. Researchers at the University of Brighton have been experimenting with 3D printing technologies as a way...
Planning Solutions Consulting is working as a sub-consultant to Duncan Bryden Associates, a leading rural development consultancy, who has been commissioned to carry out a feasibility study by 3 to 1, a Community Interest Company. The project is focussed on...
Planning Solutions Consulting Limited has been commissioned by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to provide a business case to assess the opportunity of bringing back the Rhondda Tunnel as a ‘flagship’ visitor destination product. At 1.95 miles in length, the...
We hope you find the links below interesting. Heritage: Over 500 historic places have been added to the National Heritage List for England in 2019 and Historic England have highlighted 21 fascinating places. Garfield Weston and Art Fund extend their partnership and...
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has commissioned Planning Solutions Consulting Limited to carry out an options appraisal on the future of the former Pit Head Baths site in Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent. How can we help?If you have any questions or would like to...
As the winter nights draw in and I reflect upon the adventures of the past few months, many have been around the coast of our glorious island. From the golden sands of West Wittering beach to puffin watching along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and up to the rugged...
We hope you find the links below interesting. Heritage: The National Trust help care for and protect the first Welsh bible through the use of hydro power. For the first time, the National Trust’s Sissinghurst Castle Garden will open during winter, for visitors to...
We hope you find the links below interesting. Heritage: An interactive version of the historic visitor’s book at the former home of Winston Churchill, has been launched by The National Trust for visitors to look at handwritten entries from over 700 visitors dating...
Business plans are an invaluable tool when looking to maximise the long-term financial sustainability of visitor centres and other built facilities in leisure destinations. Planning Solutions Consulting use a market led approach to identify and assess a variety of...
Planning Solutions Consulting has been commissioned by Cadwyn Clwyd, in partnership with Park in the Past Community Interest Company to carry out a feasibility study to identify and evaluate options to develop the lake within the Park In the Park. This project has...
Planning Solutions Consulting Limited has been commissioned by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to carry out a feasibility study for a new café within Rother Valley Country Park, a leading destination park managed by the Council. Find out more about Rother...