Retained planning consultants on residential, commercial, student accommodation, retail and mixed use schemes throughout the north of England . England & Lyle provide expert planning advice, supporting reports and a project management role on numerous large scale schemes throughout the region and beyond.

Retained planning consultants involved in securing appropriate planning consents for Sui generis vehicle hire depots throughout the UK .

Successfully obtained planning permission for new stores at Thirsk, Hexham, Bowburn & Leyburn, Lawful Development Certificate for Piercebridge store, and residential consent for existing site in Boroughbridge as well as new head offices at Piercebridge. We continue to offer planning advice on existing and proposed sites throughout the north of England .

Advice to Lichfield District Council on several planning applications for retail development and preparation of the evidence base for retail policy in the Lichfield LDF Core Strategy.

Retail assessment for Arlington Developments in support of planning application for expansion and refurbishment of the Brotherhead Retail Park in Peterborough for non-food retail and leisure development.

Retail planning advice to Berwick-Upon-Tweed Council on several proposals for retail development in Berwick, including: food superstores and retail warehouse parks background retail review and advice on individual applications; and, preparation of evidence for joint Public Inquiry.

Retail planning advice to East Riding of Yorkshire Council on two proposals for retail warehouse and foodstore parks in Beverley and Driffield. Overview of shopping provision and shopping patterns in Beverley and Driffield and assessments of each proposed scheme.

Planning permission granted for residential development (500 units) on three of the Middlesbrough College Campus sites as part of relocation of College to new single site at Middlehaven

Evidence for Durham City Council on a joint Inquiry into retail warehouse proposals in Durham City . Ongoing advice to the Council on applications for retail development – independent reviews of supporting retail assessments

Retail Study for North Lincolnshire Council to assess shopping provision in Scunthorpe and other centres in North Lincolnshire . Assessment of future shopping needs and advice on retail policy in the North Lincolnshire Local Development Framework

Early stage planning advice to One North East/ Northumberland Strategic Partnership on proposals for the development of the Hadrian's Wall Storey Centre. A new visitor interpretation facility aimed at promoting Hadrian's Wall as a major tourist destination. Also independent peer review of the site selection study.

Planning consent granted for 100,000 sq ft non-food retailing and 3 hectares of employment uses on the site adjacent to Retail World, Rotherham .

Planning application and retail assessment for Wright Properties for a DIY store development in Redcar . Planning permission granted.

Planning permission secured for two new workers dwellings on existing Horse Racing enterprise. Outline planning consent granted to establish new manager's dwelling in open countryside in accordance with the principles of PPS 7: Sustainable Development in Rural Areas.

Planning application and retail assessment for High Point Estates for a retail warehouse park development at Middleton Road , Hartlepool . Planning permission granted.

Planning consent obtained for refurbishment and extension of existing restaurant/ wine bar close to Yarm, High Street.

Advice to Wear Valley Council on a planning Inquiry into retail warehouse developments in Bishop Auckland. District-wide retail study for the Council to assess future shopping needs and advise on retail policy in the Wear Valley Local Development Framework.

Planning approvals on previously developed sites in Dipton, Derwentside (122 dwellings); the Linthorpe Dairies site, in Middlesbrough ; and in West Auckland . Planning approvals also secured for housing development on allocated greenfield sites at Barberry, in Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough , and in Longhoughton, Alnwick.

Promotion of site for residential development through all stages of the Local Plan followed by preparation and submission of planning application for residential development. Outline application approved the principle of housing development on the site.

Report on Urban Capacity, Sequential Test and PPG 3 in connection with planning application for 200+ dwellings within urban area. Planning permission secured

Environmental Statement on behalf of ICI Chemicals & Polymers Limited for reclamation of industrial reservoir and adjoining land (66 ha) adjacent petrochemical complex and Special Protection Area. Planning approval secured.

Environmental Statement for ICI Chemicals & Polymers Limited for landfill and associated clay extraction in environmentally sensitive area. Planning approval secured.