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...
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Environmental behaviour change feasibility study, January 2020
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...
Rhondda Tunnel Visitor Experience Business Case, January 2020
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...
What we have been reading: December 2019
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...
Options appraisal for a former Pit Head Baths site, November 2019
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...
What we have been reading: November 2019
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...
South London Botanical Institute commercial development strategy, November 2019
Working as sub-consultants to Bowles Green we have commissioned to help to prepare a commercial strategy for the South London Botanical Institute. How can we help? If you have any questions about identifying and evaluating income generating opportunities or would like...
What we have been reading: October 2019
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...
Visitor centre business plan. What’s involved?
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...
Park in the Past, Lake Feasibility Study, October 2019
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...
Country park café feasibility study, September 2019
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...
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum funding success, September 2019
Cefn Coed Colliery Museum Cefn Coed Colliery Museum will receive £1.8m of funding from the Valleys Taskforce in addition to more than £1.5m which has already been committed by Welsh Government for the repair of the headgear. This is part of more than £6.6 million...
What we have been reading: September 2019
We hope you find the links below interesting. Heritage: Historic England have announced 69 historic high streets across England will benefit from £96 million Government fund due to Historic England’s Heritage Action Zone. The National Trust host their September...
George Eliot Visitor Centre Feasibility Study and Options Appraisal, September 2019
Planning Solutions Consulting Limited has been commissioned by Warwickshire County Council to carry out a feasibility study and options appraisal to assess the opportunity to develop a George Eliot Visitor Centre and wider experience in Warwickshire. A key outcome is...
Redcar Seafront Cinema – soft market testing, August 2019
Planning Solutions Consulting Limited has been commissioned by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to carry out a soft market testing and consultation exercise for a new cinema operation at the Regent Cinema site in a prominent seafront location in Redcar.
Coastal Partnership East, July 2019
Planning Solutions Consulting have been approved and added to Lot 3 for the Coastal Partnership East. The Coastal Partnership East brings together the coastal management expertise from four local authorities into a single team. The Maritime Local Authorities of...
National Park Business Planning, June 2019
Planning Solutions Consulting has been commissioned by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority to prepare business plans for Oriel y Parc Visitor Centre, Castell Henllys and Carew Castle Tidal Mill. How can we help?If you have any questions or would like to...
Quarry reinstatement project, June 2019
We have been commissioned to work on our second quarry project this year to assess visitor attraction related uses following the remediation works to the site once it is no longer in operation for mineral extraction.