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Recent Projects

  • Cambridge Fire Station

    A mixed use scheme comprising a replacement Fire Station, 134 apartments and a retail unit on a sensitive site in Cambridge’s Central Conservation Area.

  • cb1 Cambridge

    The regeneration of the area around Cambridge Station to create a new mixed use quarter for the city.

  • Clare College

    A new court with a study centre and student accommodation within the curtilage of a Grade II* listed building.

  • Marconi Works

    The creation of a new mixed use development in the heart of Chelmsford on the site of the Marconi works, the world’s first purpose built radio factory.

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What We Do

  • Context Studies

    of building and places.

  • Applications and appeals

    for planning, listed buildings & conservation area consents.

  • Design Guidance

    for buildings, areas and spaces.

  • Research and Analysis

    to underpin advice and development proposals.

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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.

Built Environment and Conservation


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.