Who We Are
Planning Solutions which celebrates its 29th anniversary in 2024 and now operates a number of leisure businesses, was established by Michael Stickland, in 1995 following a long career in the leisure industry working in operational management roles for the likes of Mecca Leisure and Warner Holiday Villages and Hotels, which culminated in him becoming a Board Director of the Rank Organisation Holidays division and latterly Managing Director of Rank Holidays and Hotels Developments Ltd.
Whilst initially focusing on assisting clients to evaluate new project potential and achieve planning approval for new leisure developments, the company quickly expanded its services to offer a range of management and consultancy solutions to the Visitor Attractions and UK holidays sectors in particular and the wider leisure sector, including overseas ventures in the Middle East.
Where We Are
Attractions:
- Conkers – Leicestershire
- Sandwell Valley High Ropes – Birmingham
- Kent Life Heritage Farm Attraction – Maidstone
- Springfield’s Adventure Land – Spalding
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach – Cirencester
- Vertigo Adventures Hi and Lo Ropes – Welwyn Garden City and Swadlincote
Owned Leisure Businesses:
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- The Royal Esplanade Hotel – The Isle of Wight
- Burton Bridge Brewery – Burton Upon Trent
- Burton Bridge Inn – Burton Upon Trent
- The Heritage Micro-Brewery – Burton Upon Trent.
Over the years the services that Planning Solutions offers has attracted a broad range of clients from the private, public and not for profit sectors. In order to service these requirements Mike has recruited a strong team of leisure sector specialists and to provide focus has split the original company into two complimentary organisations – Planning Solutions Limited and Planning Solutions Consulting Limited. The two companies are still based in the same office in Havant, Hampshire and many projects undertaken require the skills and specialisms of both companies.
What Can We Do?
Planning Solutions Limited, now specialises in offering operational management and related leisure operational services covering Visitor Attractions, Leisure Catering, Tourism Accommodation, Retail and Compliance. We lead with a culture of helpfulness, always seeking new challenges and welcome all types of enquiries to our business. We encourage anyone with a query to get in contact.
Contact Us
OPERATORS AND MANAGEMENT
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CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH
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Planning Solutions Consulting Limited, under MD Kevin Brown concentrates in the areas of Business Planning, Research & Evaluation, Strategic Development, Income Generation, Heritage Lottery Fund projects and Marketing.