Client: Derbyshire County Council The wider tourism destination development programme is based around developing the visitor economy within an area roughly bordered by Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield. Our work is focussed on testing the proposition to develop the...
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COVID-19 and Country Parks, May 2020
Client: Hampshire County Council Planning Solutions Consulting is working with Hampshire County Council Countryside Team on carrying out a module of primary research focussed on customer sentiment, attitudes and influences following the arrival of COVID-19, which is...
Country Park Masterplans
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...
Bewl Water Market Assessment and Options Appraisal, May 2020
Client: Markerstudy Group Planning Solutions Consulting has been commissioned to identify and evaluate opportunities to develop the visitor offer at Bewl Water in an appropriate and sustainable way. Bewl Water is a leading recreation and activity tourism destination...
What we have been reading: April 2020
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 Masterplan Visitor Accommodation, March 2020
Gnoll Estate Country Park is a popular country park and 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....
Generating Income at Museums
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...
What we have been reading: March 2020
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...
What we have been reading: February 2020
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...
Afan Forest Park Visitor Experience Masterplan, February 2020
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...
What we have been reading: January 2020
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...
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...