Our Journey
Stuart and Mark spot a gap in the market. A delivery focussed development consultancy with a specialism in delivering for, and in collaboration with, public bodies. With a combined 20 years experience of working for Homes England/HCA/English Partnerships, there is a wealth of knowledge, experience, contacts and hard-won nous around the do’s and don’ts when it comes to delivering development with the public sector.
Whether this was being directly commissioned by the public body, or acting for developers who needed support in navigating the systems, protocols, rules and acronyms (together with experience of having been there and done that for the national housing agency), Stuart and Mark were confident there was a market for the services Hive could offer.
So Hive Land & Planning was launched in Spring 2018 and it’s been a fantastic journey so far…..
Our Journey
Stuart and Mark spot a gap in the market. A delivery focussed development consultancy with a specialism in delivering for, and in collaboration with, public bodies. With a combined 20 years experience of working for Homes England/HCA/English Partnerships, there is a wealth of knowledge, experience, contacts and hard-won nous around the do’s and don’ts when it comes to delivering development with the public sector.
Whether this was being directly commissioned by the public body, or acting for developers who needed support in navigating the systems, protocols, rules and acronyms (together with experience of having been there and done that for the national housing agency), Stuart and Mark were confident there was a market for the services Hive could offer.
So Hive Land & Planning was launched in Spring 2018 and it’s been a fantastic journey so far…..
March 2018
Company Set Up
After nearly 10 years each at Homes England (HCA/EP), Stuart and Mark set up Hive at Stuarts parents house.
April 2018
First Garden Village appointment
Hive is appointed to advise Engine of the North (Cheshire East’s delivery vehicle) on Stewardship at the Garden Village @Handforth.
July 2018
First business premises
Hive takes its first office premises. Pretty humble beginnings (four desks and no windows).
February
2019
First Major Funding Award
The Carlisle Southern Link Road is awarded £102m of HIF funding from government. Hive edited the bid before submission and would go on to negotiate the funding contract.
March 2019
The Hive Team Grows
Hive’s first employee joins. A eager and ambitious graduate planner, starting the growth of the Hive team, which reached double figures in 2023.
May 2019
JC joins
Our favourite planning consultant (and one of the best in the business) joins the crew to lead the planning team.
March 2019
The Hive Team Grows
Hive’s first employee joins. A eager and ambitious graduate planner, starting the growth of the Hive team, which reached double figures in 2023.
May 2019
JC joins
Our favourite planning consultant (and one of the best in the business) joins the crew to lead the planning team.
March 2019
The Hive Team Grows
Hive’s first employee joins. A eager and ambitious graduate planner, starting the growth of the Hive team, which reached double figures in 2023.
May 2019
JC joins
Our favourite planning consultant (and one of the best in the business) joins the crew to lead the planning team.
July 2021
Hive’s first Southern based client
The progression towards national coverage continues, this time with a commission to lead Cheltenham Borough Council’s bid for funding for the Minster Quarter. (intentionally not mentioning Levelling Up)
May 2019
JC joins
Our favourite planning consultant (and one of the best in the business) joins the crew to lead the planning team.
July 2021
Hive’s first Southern based client
The progression towards national coverage continues, this time with a commission to lead Cheltenham Borough Council’s bid for funding for the Minster Quarter. (intentionally not mentioning Levelling Up)
May 2019
JC joins
Our favourite planning consultant (and one of the best in the business) joins the crew to lead the planning team.
February 2019
First Major Funding Award
The Carlisle Southern Link Road is awarded £102m of HIF funding from government. Hive edited the bid before submission and would go on to negotiate the funding contract.
March 2019
The Hive Team Grows
Hive’s first employee joins. An eager and ambitious graduate planner, starting the growth of the Hive team, which reached double figures in 2023.
May 2019
JC joins
Our favourite planning consultant (and one of the best in the business) joins the crew to lead the planning team.
January 2020
Hive secure major job in North East
Hive’s Garden Village expertise is recognised with a major commission on South Seaham Garden Village. Our first major commission outside of the NW.
November 2020
Preston City Living regional award
The Carlisle Southern Link Road is awarded £102m of HIF funding from government. Hive edited the bid before submission and would go on to negotiate the funding contract.
February 2020
Hive does the Smiths
Shortly before lock down a Hive team night out swings by Salford Lads Club to recreate the famous Smiths Album cover.
March 2020
Covid-19
The world is hit by Covid-19, but Hive carry on (within the laws of course). No team members furloughed and the creation of a virtual pub, to keep us in touch with clients and friends.
May 2021
The Silver Jubilee Award Win
Yeah, we get it – enough about the awards already! But this was a big one. Hive win the RTPI award Silver Jubilee. This was the winner of winners, national award.
February 2020
Hive’s new home
The directors club together to buy office premises for Hive. Putting our money where our mouth is and investing in one of the best regeneration success stories nationally – ECF’s development around Chapel Street Salford.
Decemeber 2021
Christmas Karaoke
We find our guilty pleasure for the first time. Our Christmas do’s would never be the same again!
September 2022
Office Manager
Hive takes on an Office Manager. A big step for Hive, and definitely the right one. Jenna joins the team
