EPP0072 - Consultant - Planning Consultant

Essex County County are Procuring on behalf of Tendring District Council.

The District wishes to appoint a Planning Consultant to fulfil all services required over RIBA stages 1 to 6.

This tender seeks a Planning Consultant to oversee services from RIBA stages 1-6 and handle conditions discharge for Tendring DC. The appointed consultant is expected to comply with general conditions, undertake Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and not utilise Building Information Modelling (BIM). Qualifications, professional membership, and stage-wise deliverables are specified, with a focus on collaboration, site assessment, and planning process leadership. The consultant will contribute to the assessment of development sites, advise on environmental impact, assist in masterplan development, and manage planning applications. The tender outlines a detailed Design and Planning Programme, emphasising collaboration with a Communications Consultant for public engagement. Stages such as Gateway 1 and 2 involve initial brief finalisation, concept design, and planning application submission. The consultant's responsibilities extend to post-planning approval activities, including discharging planning conditions. Intellectual Property and Insurance requirements are also specified in the tender.

Further details relating to this tender can be found within the tender documentation.

Tendring's objectives for the development of designated sites include transforming them into a new residential-led scheme, delivering high-quality, mixed-tenure homes with a focus on tenure-blind inclusivity. Additionally, the plan aims to establish a community facility and flexible commercial spaces supporting local economic growth. The development will prioritize a rational site layout, enhancing public realms, and integrating seamlessly into surrounding communities. Environmental considerations involve improving natural landscapes, biodiversity, and implementing sustainable urban drainage systems. The project aims to generate local employment and training opportunities, adhere to Housing Design Standards, ensure good daylight levels, minimize long-term maintenance costs, and promote low-carbon living. The overarching goal is to create a sustainable design that contributes to Tendring's low-carbon aspirations.