Trusted advice to public and private sector clients across minerals, waste, biodiversity and sustainability.
A consultancy built on over 30 years of experience
Led by Chartered Town Planner David Payne (MRTPI), Cissbury Consulting supports clients in navigating complex planning challenges, shaping robust strategies, and delivering practical, workable solutions.
Whether preparing planning applications, supporting policy development, or providing strategic advice, the focus is always on clear guidance, sound judgement, and outcomes for clients that stand up to scrutiny.
What We Do
Cissbury Consulting provides support across the planning and development process, offering expertise in three key areas:
Minerals &
Waste Panning
Strategic planning advice and practical support across minerals extraction and waste management projects.
Sustainability
Policy appraisal, supporting evidence for planning and environmental statements, and climate change mitigation and adaptation advice.
Biodiversity
Research, policy development, and practical support to integrate biodiversity considerations into planning and development.
Why Cissbury Consulting
Cissbury Consulting offers a rare combination of planning expertise, environmental knowledge, and hands-on experience working across both industry and policy.
The consultancy provides:
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Direct access to senior expertise
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A personal and flexible approach
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Clear, evidence-based advice
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Support that is proportionate, practical, and focused on delivery