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We are really proud to announce that this month Jamie Martin-Edwards was elected to become a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Warmest congratulations on your well-deserved success, Jamie!

JBPL are proud to announce that they have become a member of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. The Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is a private sector not-for-profit member led organisation that has provided immense support for businesses in Suffolk and the wider region since 1884. JBPL look forward to working with the Chamber and fellow members in 2024 and beyond.

To download JBPL's latest Newsletter from 2023 click here.

The start of 2024 saw JBPL celebrate its 4 th birthday. Director and Owner James Bailey commented:  “I cannot believe how quickly time has gone by, and nor could I have imagined the growth and success of the business when I set it up on 1 st January 2020. I am immensely proud of all that we have achieved so far, but I take most pride in the team that we built, especially their passion and energy which accords with the JBPL ethos. Many, many thanks to our clients, consultants, fellow planners, and all those that we have worked with over the last 4 years .”

Just before JBPL closed for the Christmas holidays, the team received some much welcomed positive news from Mid Suffolk District Council that planning approval was granted for a site in Battisford. This was for a hybrid application which was seeking permission for the development of two new dwelling houses and associated access arrangements. The JBPL Team had worked hard to manage the application during the planning process, and even secured support for the application from the Parish Council after attending a meeting and answering questions. A great way to complete 2023! Well done to all involved – Richard Dilley Architecture; Hayden’s Arboricultural Consultants; MHE Consulting; Survey Solutions; and Geosphere Environmental.

JBPL @ 1921, Bury St. Edmunds

JBPL Goes Back to School

On 29 th November 2023, the JBPL team along with a few guests attended the 75th Annual Steele Bodgers Event. Each year this rugby fixture is held at the Cambridge University Rugby Club. The University team plays against a ‘Steele-Bodger’ XV side made up of invitational players from different clubs and cities. The JBPL team had the pleasure of sharing the day with: Mark Chapman (Taylor Wimpey); Struan Power (Taylor Wimpey); Stephen Lee (Bloor Homes); Neil McManus (SCC); and Rob Evans (Cannon Consulting Engineers). Overall, it was a very enjoyable day out, that was made up of networking and catching up over a few drinks with many past and present colleagues and friends. Thank you to everyone that joined and for making it such a great day! We look forward to attending this successful corporate event next year!

Suffolk News Article on James Bailey Planning - Winner of the Small Business of the Year