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Visitor and Destination Management Plan,  November 2021

Visitor and Destination Management Plan, November 2021

Planning Solutions Consulting Limited has been commissioned by East Lothian Council to prepare a visitor management plan for a range of popular sites and an accompanying destination management plan. The destination management plan will link together key aspects of the...

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Interview with Richard Palmer, Director, Forest Holidays

Interview with Richard Palmer, Director, Forest Holidays

Perhaps, you can start off by telling us little bit about yourself Fresh eyes approachSo, I’ve been at Forest Holidays since 2006, I have been a Development Director, the Operations Director, the Planning Director, and now I am a part time advisor. Prior to that, I’ve...

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Canalside Site Options Appraisal, November 2021

Canalside Site Options Appraisal, November 2021

Client: Canal & River Trust Planning Solutions Consulting has been commissioned to carry out an options appraisal for a canalside site owned by the Canal & River Trust. A critical element of the assessment is to identify and evaluate options / uses which will...

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Levelling Up Fund Success, October 2021

Levelling Up Fund Success, October 2021

Working in a multidisciplinary team with Pembrokeshire County Council we supported an application to the Levelling Up Fund. The application has been successful and secured £17.7m, which will be used to support the economic development of Haverfordwest, with a...

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Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, September 2021

Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, September 2021

Rye Harbour Discovery Centre, managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust has now ‘officially’ opened. The flagship discovery centre incorporates an education centre, café and gift shop. The reserve supports over 4,300 species of plants and animals including 300 that are...

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Llancaiach Fawr Manor – feasibility study, August 2021

Llancaiach Fawr Manor – feasibility study, August 2021

Client: Caerphilly County Borough Council Llancaiach Fawr Manor, is a Grade I listed heritage asset with a rich history which can be traced back to the early 16th century.  The heritage attraction is established in the visitor market place and is managed by Caerphilly...

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Seven Sisters Country Park, August 2021

Seven Sisters Country Park, August 2021

The ownership of the 280-hectare Seven Sisters Country Park has now been transferred to the South Downs National Park Authority. The South Downs National Park Authority will be investing just under £2m to enhance the visitor experience and biodiversity. Working with...

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Caerphilly Castle, June 2021

Caerphilly Castle, June 2021

Cadw, has announced £5m of investment to ensure Cearphilly Castle remains a world-class visitor attraction. Investment will be targeted at conservation, improving site access and the introduction of new interpretation. A visitor centre will provide a catering offer...

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Coatham coastal tourism masterplan, April 2021

Client Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Planning Solutions Consulting Limited has been appointed by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council to carry out a site and market review to identify future option to support the development of the coastal tourism...

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Nevis sustainable tourism development plan, March 2021

Nevis sustainable tourism development plan, March 2021

Client: Nevis Landscape Partnership Duncan Bryden, a leading rural development specialist, based in the Highlands has been commissioned to carry out a programme of research to develop a fresh and innovative approach to managing sustainable tourism in Glen Nevis and...

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Brooklands Park Leisure Opportunities, February 2020

Brooklands Park Leisure Opportunities, February 2020

Client: Worthing Borough Council We are working with Worthing Borough Council to advise on the commercial leisure opportunities associated with a site within Brooklands Park, a prominent seafront park located in Worthing. To find out more about this opportunity please...

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