Client: Hastings Borough Council Hastings Borough Council is undertaking a project to transform Hastings Castle into a must-see attraction. This project sits at the heart of the Hastings Town Investment Plan and aims to bolster the borough’s visitor economy offer....
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Forest Holidays Brecon Beacons National Park, December 2021
Forest Holidays is developing their 12th site of luxury forest lodges at Garwnant in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Find out more here. We worked with Forest Holidays to evaluate the site and carry out a market assessment.
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...
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...
Review and development of a visitor economy strategy, November 2021
West Lindsey is not a natural tourism territory, and the area is overshadowed by better known neighbouring destinations, particularly the coast to the east and city of Lincoln to the west. However, the tourism sector is growing and is important to the district. In the...
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...
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...
Visitor experience masterplanning at reservoirs, September 2021
Client: Severn Trent Severn Trent manages a number of attractive reservoir sites across England, which have developed recreational offers including high quality catering thorough to sailing activities, fisheries, cycling and play areas. The reservoir sites also host...
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...
Epping Forest Visitor Centre, High Beach: Income generation, September 2021
Client: Epping Forest Heritage Trust Epping Forest, described by Queen Victoria as the ‘People’s Forest’ in 1882, is London’s largest open space. The Forest covers 6,000 acres, stretching from East London’s Manor Park to Epping in Essex. For over 90 years, alongside...
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...
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...
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...
Feasibility study – Canal Boat Passenger Service, June 2021
Client: Blaby District Council Planning Solutions Consulting has been commissioned by Blaby District Council to explore the potential to introduce a canal boat passenger or similar service on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line). How can we help? If you have any...
Cambridge Museum of Technology – business development, income generation and catering options, May 2021
Planning Solutions Consulting has been commissioned to work with the Trustees of the Cambridge Museum of Technology to prepare a business development plan to identify and evaluate opportunities to generate additional earned revenue. We have also been commissioned to...
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...
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...
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...