"Gladstone’s Library was delighted to work with Planning Solutions Consulting to identify and evaluate options to help build the financial resilience of our charity. Thanks to support from the Heritage Fund, the aim of the scoping project was to identify baseline...
Testimonials
Cumbria Connect
"Cumbria Connect commissioned Planning Solutions Consulting to conduct a feasibility study, looking at access improvements and interventions as part of the development phase of a DEFRA funded Landscape Recovery Scheme. Throughout the process, Richard, Kevin and Duncan...
Louise Connolly, Community Asset Transfer Officer
“Richard and the team were commissioned to engage the community and stakeholders in a review of a major sports and outdoor recreation site in the County. Their consultation was comprehensive and the options produced for a future development were realistic and...
Libby Davis, Church Buildings Support Officer, Diocese of Winchester
"Richard and the team at Planning Solutions Consulting carried out a detailed review of one of our churches’ visitor experience offer. They combined thorough research into the church’s current tourism provision with valuable insight into the wider market, then used...
Paul Hazel, Executive Chairman, Cotswold Lakes Trust
"Richard and the team undertook a detailed research project for the Trust concerning the future viability of one of our sites. The process was very straightforward and dealt with all the relevant matters that we required. The detailed report was extremely useful and...
James Dunn, Director – Prosperity & Investment
"Telford & Wrekin Council commissioned Planning Solutions Consulting to undertake a detailed review of our outdoor education centre at Arthog in West Wales. The review was comprehensive and included a survey of schools that use and don’t use the facility, economic...
Matt Freestone, Corporate Property Manager, Peak District National Park Authority
"The Peak District National Park Authority commissioned Planning Solutions Consulting to undertake a review of its Visitor Centre operations in the face of financial challenges in early 2024. Working with staff across the organisation, Planning Solutions Consulting...
Stephanie Costello, Visitor Destination and Engagement Manager
"We appointed Planning Solutions Consulting to review and develop an options appraisal for our Grade II listed, Tramway. This report has been delivered to a very high standard, with lots of thought and ambition for the Tramway to strive too. From start to finish the...
Rachel Morton, Resilient Communities Coordinator, Reach
"The Reach Team engaged Planning Solutions Consulting on a feasibility study for one of our major parks. The core of the study was a survey on priorities of the local community and a thorough evaluation of the available options. The resulting study was clear and...
Damian James, Outdoor Activity Service Manager
“PSC carried out a feasibility study on behalf of Gower Activity Centres and have set out clear recommendations and mechanisms for developing and taking the organisation forward. They perfectly met the brief which was set for them and provided constant and clear...
Julia Phillips, RSPB Project Manager
"PSCL were selected as a consultant to complete a high-level review, of development plans for a new Welcome Building and projected visitor numbers, at RSPB St Aidan’s. Despite it being a relatively small piece of work in a short time frame, the team committed...
Gary Treacy, National Investment Plan Team, Historic Environment Scotland
Blackness Strategic Tourism Infrastructure Development Plan "Working with Falkirk Council, Historic Environment Scotland and the local Blackness community, Planning Solutions Consulting were appointed to initiate, develop and deliver a Strategic Tourism Infrastructure...
National Trust Cymru
“Planning Solutions Consulting (PSC) were commissioned by National Trust Cymru to support the Sustainable Freshwater West project funded by the Community Renewal Fund. Acting as independent consultants PSC undertook an in-depth stakeholder consultation including...
Karleigh Davies, Tourism Manager, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
“Planning Solutions Consulting (PSC) was commissioned by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to support a Round Two Levelling Up Fund application. Working to a tight project timetable and collaborating with other consultants PSC prepared a Heritage Destination...
Lesley Edwards, General Manager, Llancaiach Fawr Manor
"The Planning Solution Consulting Team delivered a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the opportunity of introducing low impact and appropriate visitor accommodation within the grounds of Llancaiach Fawr Manor. From the initial consultation meeting through to...
Rob Smith, Place Development and Investment Senior Project Officer (West), Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
“Planning Solutions Consulting produced a feasibility study for the Redcar Coastal Activity Hub. They delivered a high-quality study within the agreed deadlines. PSC were professional throughout the commission, and we would not hesitate to use them again in the...
Kevin Boorman, Marketing & Major Projects Manager, Hastings Borough Council
"We were very pleased with the work Planning Solutions Consulting in conjunction with Rubicon Regeneration carried out for us on Hastings Castle. The Local Government Association funded the work, an initial assessment of the work needed to undertake a c£6m major...
Hannah Thompson, Tourism & Heritage Officer, Blaby District Council
"In 2021 PSC undertook a Boat Trip and Water Taxi Feasibility Study on behalf of Blaby District Council, with the purpose of understanding the potential for a water based experience on the canal. Despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic the study was conducted...
















