Planning Solutions Consulting has been commissioned to work with Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and a multi-disciplinary team to carry out a demand assessment and feasibility study for the proposed Coastal Activity Hub project in Coatham. The wider project...
Working with developers, Planning Solutions Consulting has been commissioned to work in a multiple disciplinary project team to carry out a site assessment, market demand appraisal and options assessment for a visitor accommodation project. The work also involves...
Client: Environmental charity Working for a large environmental charity, we were commissioned to carry out a feasibility study to evaluate the opportunity to develop a new environmental consultancy service to generate revenue to support their charitable objects and...
Client: Swansea Council We are working with conservation architects, Hiraeth Architecture at Oystermouth Castle. The focus of our work is to explore design options to enhance the visitor experience. Oystermouth Castle is located in the Mumbles and is Grade I listed...
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....
Forest Holidays Brecon Beacons Client: Forest Holidays 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 help evaluate the site and carry out a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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 business plan Client: South Downs National Park Authority 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...
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, such as a water taxi, on the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line). How can we...
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...