A new name, familiar faces
BEACON – is the new independent planning, conservation and design consultancy set up by Andy Thompson and Jon Burgess, formerly the founder–Directors of QuBE.

OUR SKILLS and experience enable us to tackle the most difficult of planning issues – especially those with design or heritage issues.
OUR AIM is to produce high quality, rigorous, timely and cost–effective work whether working in project teams or as lead consultants.
OUR OFFER over 50 years of experience with active Director involvement in all projects.
OUR RECORD we have a proven track record in delivering successful solutions for clients in time and in budget.
OUR ‘PATCH’ we are based in Cambridge, but work across the East of England, the East Midlands, the Home Counties, and wherever there are interesting projects.
Working with Beacon
We are always happy to hear from individuals or companies who are able to provide complementary services on a sub–contract or freelance basis. If you would like to be considered please send us brief details of your skills and experience.




















