ECA routinely prepare and submit planning applications for a variety of proposals, mainly larger redevelopments and unique one-off projects for local developers and individuals. We also act on behalf of local community groups, preparing letters of support or objection to planning applications. With a background in Local Authority Development Control, our Planning Consultants have an...
ECA were appointed by KPWG International in 2011 to prepare and submit planning applications for new Green Burial Sites in Borehamwood and Bromley. Both sites are located within the London Green Belt and one is within a Landscape Conservation Area with a local wildlife designation. ECA have managed a team of specialist Consultants, including CDS,...
The ECA planning team undertake regular planning appraisal work for a variety of clients and sites. We tailor our appraisals to meet the clients needs and budgets which vary between 1-15 days of work. The emphasis is on interpreting the most recent planning policy relevant to the site (rather than just quoting a ream of...
Top Real Estates appointed ECA in 2010 to promote, a growing portfolio of sites in the South West of England. ECA-P have a number of roles as the lead Consultant, including: • Planning Consultancy • Master planning • Project Management • Public Consultation Work to date has included: • Preparation of extended Planning Appraisals on...
ECA-P attended another excellent course run by the RTPI South West Branch in April 2012. Speakers came from the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Sport England, Roger Tym & Ptns and Weymouth & Portland Partnership. Whilst it was interesting to hear of the ODA’s experiences of delivering the Olympic Sites and Legacy Projects, this is not...
Just when we were becoming cynical about ‘the Olympic Legacy’ we saw these fantastic new cafe pods on Weymouth Beach. Weymouth and Portland will be hosting the Olympic Sailing Competition this summer, but as Portland and the Sailing Centre itself are actually quiet far away from Weymouth, it is sometimes difficult to see what benefits...
As part of the Governments on-going reforms of the planning system, the 57 page National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 27th March 2012 setting out the Governments pro-growth attitude to development. The NPPF is now critical in setting policy objectives, against which local plans are being prepared and decisions made on planning applications....
Seldown Park, adjacent to Everyone Active: Poole Leisure Centre, is nearing completion. This is a conventional public realm enhancement project, but in the context of central Poole (surrounded by outdated car parks, bus station and dual carriageways) this provides a refreshing green space. What’s good: • replacement of monotonous undefined, hard landscaping with grass •...
After three opening ceremonies and an enormous outpouring of Civic Pride, Pooles’ ‘Twin Sails Bridge’ is due to open soon. The bridge provides a second, modern harbour crossing for vehicles and pedestrians, whilst still enabling boats to enter the upper harbour. It will create significant regeneration opportunities: three planning applications are currently being considered by...
We keep up to date with changes in the way regeneration and renewal is funded. With practical hands on experience of working with a diverse range of groups to achieve their goal: Places for People. • Neighbourhood Development Plans; • Community Consultation and Education Programs; • Community Funding Applications; • Implementation Strategies; Contact...
Providing a high quality, personal service to our clients who range from developers and public sector organizations to private individuals and architects, our RTPI Registered Consultancy contains consultants with extensive experience of working in the public and private sectors. • Planning Applications and Appeals; • Development Plan Monitoring (LDF); • Environmental Statements, Design and Access...
ECA-P routinely provide development plan monitoring services, planning guidance and advice to help developers and individuals through the development plan system. We act on behalf of a number of clients in monitoring the progress of development plans, seeking to protect existing interests as well as promoting future development. We offer a full development plan monitoring...
