"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...
Testimonials
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...
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...
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 PSL 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...
John Little, For and on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Cambridge Museum of Technology
"During 2021, PSC undertook an assignment for Cambridge Museum of Technology, funded by a grant from Architectural Heritage Fund. The assignment looked at business and income opportunities generally in the wake of the recent pandemic and its economic consequences, but...
Judith Adams, Chair, Epping Forest Heritage Trust
“In 2019, the newly formed Epping Forest Heritage Trust received support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to enable us as an organization to ‘Raise our Game’ in terms of management and governance and in respect of our operations, following the merger of two...
James Harman, Project Manager, Severn Trent
“PSCL were recently selected as a consultant to complete a master planning and visitor attraction development research project at one of our primary visitor sites. This piece of work has been a massive success and the information gathered is helping to shape the site...
Norma Forrest, Marketing & Communications, Waterways Ireland
“PSCL carried out a contract for Waterways Ireland to look at the market potential and sustainable options to restore and develop a waterside site in Clones. I found PSCL to be very competent on this project. Their execution, tone and commitment were faultless. Their...
Dr Kathy Talbot, Trustee, Tenby Museum and Art Gallery
"Planning Solutions Consulting Ltd was selected to carry out an Options Appraisal on the future of Tenby Museum and Art Gallery. The scope of the work included the Museum's future governance, strategic future and location. We found Richard Linington and Kevin Brown...
Paula Harbridge, Tourism Manager, Thanet District Council
"We recently commissioned Planning Solutions Consulting to revisit the Ramsgate Beach Club Feasibility Study that they developed for Thanet District Council in 2015. Due to the length of time since the first report we needed to refresh and review the study in the...
Dympna Condra, Tourism & Economic Development Officer, Monaghan County Council
Project: Tourism Action Plan "Planning Solutions Consulting was appointed to develop a tourism action plan for a rural location in north county Monaghan. Despite the challenges posed by Covid 19 restrictions and the impact this had on site visits, consultations etc,...
Kerry Vicker, Project Officer, Prosperity and Development, Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
Project: Rhondda Tunnel Visitor Attraction Business Case and Penetration Rate Analysis "The approach to the business case was thorough, well-researched and considered, resulting in a well-executed document. PSC were responsive to client needs and queries, keeping to...