Positive Growth As Award-Winning Consultancy Relocates & Recruits

Specialist urban planning consultancy, Hybrid Planning & Development has announced the expansion of its business with a new premises and team members.

The award-winning firm has relocated from its original office in Hackney, East London to a restored former warehouse nearby London Bridge. At almost double the size of the firm’s former premises, Hybrid’s new office on Cole Street ensures capacity for its team now and in the future.

“The positive growth of our business has seen us secure new instructions for schemes in Acton, Cheltenham, East Ham, Enfield, Peckham, Westminster and West Berkshire as well as rolling out for national retailers, industrial occupiers, leisure and F&B operators, including numerous drive-thru facilities nationwide,” explains Hybrid’s director and co-founder, Claire Day.

“This meant our team had outgrown our existing office and we needed a larger space to facilitate further development.

“Cole Street offered a modern yet characterful space. It’s open plan, meaning our teams can collaborate more easily and efficiently, but also has breakout areas for co-working, a private meeting room and a secure outdoor courtyard. In addition, the building is home to other property and development professionals so we were convinced it would be a great fit for the next phase of our growth,” adds Claire.

Since relocating, Hybrid has recruited two new team members and made one promotion. Elaine Lau and Sajjad Dar have joined as a graduate planner and planner respectively, while Nickolai Rutherford is promoted to planner.

Hybrid’s director and co-founder, Danielle St Pierre comments: “Our business has performed strongly in the last couple of years, with notable project successes including the completion of Munveer House, Ilford, within the Crossrail corridor; securing a trio of approvals in Wych Elm, Harlow, igniting the town centre’s masterplan; and change of use applications in Newham, Brixton and Leicester that will reinvigorate urban neighbourhoods with new homes and businesses.

“This positive performance meant the timing was right to take these important steps, strengthening both our team and our environment.

“Elaine and Sajjad offered the right mix of energy and experience and have both fitted in seamlessly, while Nickolai has proven to be an emerging talent. With the new office now fully operational, we’re confident we have the right premises and people to achieve further success,” concludes Danielle.