The 15-minute cities concept conceives that by actively designing an urban area, the daily needs of work, education, healthcare and leisure can be reached by a 15-minute walk or bike ride from where you live. […]
We’re Hiring: Business Development Manager (Part-time)
Business Development Manager (Part-time) Salary: £40,000 pro rata Location: Newcastle upon Tyne We are a family-led, values-driven Chartered Planning Consultancy, with a team of planning, environmental and sustainability consultants who strive to deliver schemes which […]
Investment Zones – What do they mean for planning?
The Government intends to create Investment Zones (IZ) in England and to work closely with the devolved administrations to establish investment zones in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Companies and new development located within IZ […]
Solar Energy and the Government’s Energy Security Strategy
Words by Tom Grimshaw. With Ofgem announcing that the energy price cap is set to increase from the current £1,971 to £3,549 from 1st October, it is clear that decisive action is needed to mitigate […]
Graduate Planner/Environmentalist – Vacancy
We have a vacancy for a graduate planner/environmentalist to join us. If you; relish a challenge; want to make a difference to society and the environment; share our values about people, planet, and profit then […]
General Data Protection Regulations
We’re committed to protecting and respecting the privacy of our clients suppliers, staff and associates. Our policy on GDPR comes into force on the 25 May 2018 This together with our terms and conditions of […]
Converted Dovecote receives planning permission
We’ve never applied for planning permission to convert a Dovecote to a house – we love a challenge and again we’ve been successful. Derelict dovecote, windmill, toll house or what – we can help with […]
Refused planning permission?
If you are unhappy or unclear about the reasons for refusal or the conditions imposed, then we can help. We have a team of chartered planners with a wealth of experience of plannign applications. We […]
Sneak preview into a new land-based open data tool…
We’ve all had the experience of walking past a derelict building and thinking: “What a shame – surely there must be a better use for that?!“. This morning EP hosted a workshop with our friends […]
Vacancy: Graduate Planner /Surveyor/Environmentalist
Problem solver? Digitally savvy? Challenger? Values driven? Ambitious? So if you are all of these, a recent graduate and wanting a new career in the planning sector then please check us out and our advert […]
Congratulations – elected as a Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute
For over 100 years, membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute has been the hallmark of professional expertise and integrity. We are delighted that Matthew Creedy has now been elected as a full member of […]
Designing a home with natural light, planned shadows and colour control
We shared our concepts for a unique sensory stimulated home today at a ‘design review’ – the enthusiastic panel supported our innovative integration of texture, shadows, light and colour elements in this new home. Its very […]