Planning Ventures

Here is a wrap up of our 2021 Positive Purposeful Planning series! Big thank you to all the interviewees for sharing your insights and experiences in the planning industry. Grab a hot drink, sit back and enjoy getting to know these great planners: issuu.com/planningventures/d…

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Recently we had the pleasure to chat with Michele Lavelle from 4D Landscape Design about the sourcing, journey, and lifespan of trees transplanted ‘to order’. Read the full blog post: planningventures.co.uk/2022/…

Heads up that South Somerset District Council have just reviewed and republished their application Validation Guide, including checklists for every type of planning submission. If you’re working in this part of the County, check out the document here: bit.ly/3TsppSr

As a female-led practice we are proud to be sponsoring women's sport this year. Portishead Town U18 girls footballers and Bristol Imps rugby girls are flying the flag for Planning Ventures, and we wish both teams a successful and rewarding 22/23 season #HerGameToo

Delighted to have secured full planning permission from Stroud District Council for a scheme of supported living accommodation for @ChoiceCareGroup in the town of Stonehouse. Looking forward to seeing this one completed for some very deserving occupants.

In case you haven't yet voted, Jules has been shortlisted for an award to win £5,000 towards the Jubilee Pool. This would be an incredible help for the pool and the South Bristol community so make sure to vote for her: marshcommercial.co.uk/campai…

Our combined experience of the development industry has taught us: • High-quality development can fundamentally affect how people live and respond to space • Collaborative working delivers the best outcomes for all • The planning system should be a positive force for change

We are proud to announce that Jules has been shortlisted for the 'For the People' award in the Passionate category! Winning the award would mean getting a much needed £5,000 towards the Jubilee Pool campaign. Show your support by voting here: marshcommercial.co.uk/campai…

More pictures from our end of Summer drinks at the beautiful Mount Without. Thank you to everyone who attended, it was great to see so many old and new faces again!

After campaigning to save the Jubilee Pool, Jules has been shortlisted for the 'For the People' award in the Passionate category. To show your support get your votes in: marshcommercial.co.uk/campai…

At a time of increasing economic uncertainty applicants are using more Section 73 applications to alter and amend schemes in response to the tumultuous times we find ourselves in.

As a society, one problem that still remains unsolved is housing for everyone. In this article by Design West, social entrepreneurs Craig White and Linda Farrow (Agile Homes & Property) share their views on radical housing: bit.ly/3eUOPcx

Pleased to have secured planning permission for a dual use application for Zion Community Art Space to use additional residential space in the building for much needed office and event space. This will enable the organisation to use more of the space for the community events.

Even if planning permission isn’t needed for your project, other consents may be required under other regimes. It’s your responsibility to ensure that any necessary permissions, consents and permits (outside of planning) are in place when required.

After campaigning to save the Jubilee Pool, Jules has been shortlisted for the 'For the People' award in the Passionate category. To show your support get your votes in: marshcommercial.co.uk/campai…

We finally got to have another of our end of Summer drinks party this year. We’ve really missed seeing everyone and it was great to see so many old and new faces again. Another fabulous venue at The Mount Without and great food from the team at @squarefood. What’s not to love!

We are proud to announce that Jules has been shortlisted for the 'For the People' award in the Passionate category! Winning the award would mean getting a much needed £5,000 towards the Jubilee Pool campaign. Show your support by voting here: marshcommercial.co.uk/campai…

‘We have worked with Lyn for the last 5 years. Lyn has always given us sound advice and been successful with every application she has put forward on our behalf.‘ - Andrew Brown, Managing Director Portland Brown

After a huge community effort, Jules and the Friends of Jubilee Pool secured control of Jubilee Pool in Knowle through a Community Asset Transfer on the 30th September. They are now the first community organisation to take on a leisure facility in Bristol!

Happy World Town Planning Day! - a day to remind ourselves and celebrate how good planning improves the lives of people and benefits society at large, creating places where to live, work and play together.