Continuing Success: Retained on ICN Framework 2024-28 for Planning Consultancy Services
We’re pleased to announce that Hive Land & Planning has retained its position on the new ICN Framework 2024-28 for Planning Consultancy services, covering both the West and East Lots. This allows us to contribute to affordable housing projects across the entire North of England. Having successfully delivered numerous projects for ICN clients over the […]
Team Highlights: Savouring Smashed Burgers for our #DinewithHive
At this week’s #DinewithHive, we indulged in delicious burgers courtesy of Burgerism. Some of our team members were working remotely today, and we can confirm they were gutted to miss out. The menu featured quality smashed burgers that focused on exceptional taste with no unnecessary frills – just premium ingredients and impeccable presentation. The ‘Double […]
Celebrating Team Promotions
We are delighted to announce some fantastic news about recent promotions within our team. Nick Thompson has been promoted to Director, and Suzanne Asher has advanced to the role of Senior Planner. Both Nick and Suzy are incredible assets to the Hive team. From the moment they joined, their drive, commitment, and unwavering dedication to […]
Strategic Insights and Serenity: Our Management Away Day Recap
Last Thursday, the Hive Land & Planning Management Team gathered for our biannual away day. It’s a rare opportunity for us to focus on strategy, assess business performance, identify growth areas, and step back from our daily routines. With a looming general election, we had crucial discussions on New Towns, the planning system, housing targets, […]
Partnering with Wigan Council to formulate a Small Sites Strategy
At Hive Land & Planning, collaborating with local authorities to de-risk and develop disposal strategies for sites of all sizes is a core aspect of our services. We are thrilled to announce our recent appointment by Wigan Council, in partnership with MPSL Planning and Design and Parkinson Real Estate, to apply our expertise to a […]
Supporting Local Authorities in Overcoming Financial Challenges
We understand that local authorities are currently facing unprecedented financial challenges, and we’re here to help. One effective response to these challenges is assisting local authorities in maximizing the value of their council-owned development land assets. At Hive, we have extensive experience in this area. Our team has successfully designed and executed disposal strategies for residential […]
Go to event: Roger Hannah’s Annual Sprinks
Once again, we had the pleasure of attending Roger Hannah’s spectacular and always well-attended Sprinks event – definitely an annual highlight we look forward to, as does the rest of the North west property industry it seems! True to form, it exceeded all expectations. Great to catch up with so many familiar faces and a […]
Celebrating Success: Hive Homes’ Contribution to Regeneration in Oldham
Congratulations to Hive Homes on a fantastic achievement and a scheme that will contribute significantly to the regeneration of Oldham. We’re proud to have provided planning consultancy support for this project. Place North West #PlanningPermission #Oldham #Regeneration #Homes #BuildBackBetter [View Post]
Hive and Preston City Council launch the City Living Strategy

After working with Preston City Council for over two years, it was the realisation of a lot of hard work and pride to launch the Preston City Living Strategy Brochure today at the Built Environment Networking Ltd Development Plans – Preston Webinar. We now enter an exciting and critical delivery phase of the strategy to […]
Towns Fund: Hive enter into partnership with Farrells and PJA

Continuing our successful track record of delivering town centre regeneration, Hive are pleased to announce our partnership with Farrells and PJA to bolster our offer to Local Authorities by