Gravis Planning

Market-leading planning and strategic communications consultancy active across the UK and Ireland.

[Gravis Planning @GravisPlanning]

Great to see this significant investment from our client @LakelandDairies in their facility near Coleraine.

This investment represents Lakeland Dairies’ significant commitment to expanding production capacity, supporting future growth and delivering further improvements in sustainability at their Ballyrashane site.

Ballyrashane is a vital local employer, with over 210 staff, and their supply chain stretches across the community, with over 700 local businesses involved in supplying and supporting production on site. It produces substantial quantities of butter, pasteurised milk and cheese which are sold within local businesses, high street stores and across the world.

We have been delighted to provide planning and strategic communications support to Lakeland Dairies in progressing various planning applications at this site and look forward to continuing to support the delivery of these important improvements at Ballyrashane.

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

A major £24.5 million investment by Ballyrashane- based @LakelandDairies has been announced by Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF
LacPatrick Dairies, part of Lakeland Dairies has been offered £2.5m by @InvestNI towards the investment through its Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII).
@niexecutive @CausewayCouncil

[Gravis Planning @GravisPlanning]

We are delighted to receive planning approval, on behalf of our client HHT Management Ltd, for a solar farm in Newry.

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https://t.co/whJEyE2dcd

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Gravis were pleased to work alongside Midlothian Council to prepare a detailed retail and town centre study in support of the evidence base for the next Local Development Plan.

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https://t.co/u3U0vs3dgu

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Last week Ed Barrett, Planning Director in our Dublin office, joined Solar Ireland’s ‘Grid-Forming and the Future of Solar in Ireland’ webinar.

Key themes that were explored included the emerging role and potential of ‘Grid-Forming’ technology in supporting system stability, including voltage and frequency control, and the likely impacts of same on the delivery of solar and solar-plus-storage projects.

The range of perspectives shared across the panel was helpful in highlighting both the opportunities and potential challenges ahead as the grid system continues to evolve.

Overall, a timely and informative session that reinforced the importance of ongoing collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the industry.

[Gravis Planning @GravisPlanning]

We are delighted to attend the launch of the Belfast Harbour 2050 Masterplan today.

This sets out a 25-year framework to enhance trade and logistics capacity, support regional economic growth, promote clean energy, and deliver vibrant, inclusive waterfront communities.

Belfast Harbour ensures the operational resilience and capacity of the port as well as playing a central role in the regeneration of Belfast’s waterfront. It continues to evolve as a place that integrates trade, business, housing, leisure, and green space; delivering benefits for Belfast and the region.

Our strategic communications team have worked with Belfast Harbour to devise and implement a comprehensive consultation process on the draft masterplan. This has included a significant number of key stakeholder briefings, staffed exhibitions, and an online consultation platform. The consultation exercise has led to a masterplan which is the product of sustained and genuine engagement, with strong support for the strategic direction and long-term vision which has been set out.

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Public Consultations Ongoing on Regional and Proposed Variations to County Development Plans

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https://t.co/DujDOPJL9z

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We are pleased to announce that we have become a member of Solar Energy UK, the established trade association representing the entire solar and energy storage value chain.

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https://t.co/zbt7ZgNcKU

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Gravis are delighted to see the approval of a new social housing development at a prominent site in Glengormley, paving the way for 47 modern apartments🏠

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https://t.co/NRvdwCAvTZ

[Gravis Planning @GravisPlanning]

Derry City and Strabane District Council has officially launched a Call for Sites as part of the next phase in preparing its Local Development Plan (LDP) 2032

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https://t.co/Xj15veFl9O

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Gravis supports ILOS Energy on major solar farm developments across Great Britain

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https://t.co/Q5GWCTrTnk

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Planning approval has been secured for the retrospective change of use and extension at Montrose Garden Supplies in Ballymena.

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https://t.co/hwUfV7wqVO

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Planning approval secured for the erection of a new post-primary school, alongside a new primary school and nursery unit at the existing Fort Hill site in Lisburn🏫

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https://t.co/SsZmwSwDrx

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Day Two of the Irish Planning Institute Annual Planning Conference is underway, continuing conversations from yesterday, which explored key themes such as policy and legislative development, housing and infrastructure delivery.

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Members of our Dublin office team are in Athlone for the Irish Planning Institute Annual Planning Conference.

The team are looking forward to the opening day, with a range of sessions and speakers providing valuable insights into the role of planning in shaping sustainable and resilient places.

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📝We are pleased to welcome Keith Grimes to the Gravis team, as Director of Finance!

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https://t.co/u6sgQNfWws

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We are pleased to see the approval of a significant new residential development in Coalisland on behalf of our client, High Branch (JG) Ltd🏘️

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https://t.co/ZYhWlpmutn

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Ongoing Public Consultations on Regional Strategies and Proposed Variations to County Development Plans

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https://t.co/vHZIFzjEf1

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Gravis Planning are delighted to have been able to assist MSC Cruise Management UK Ltd in securing a Certificate of lawfulness from West Lothian Council for a proposed training and rehearsal campus at Barbara Ritchie House, Livingston⛴️

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https://t.co/cKjsge1bld

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Gravis Planning Supports SSE Generation Ireland Limited on the delivery of Platin Power Station in County Meath

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https://t.co/GigT1pq3L8