Specialists in land development and compliance
MPG are an award-winning planning and permitting consultancy. We pride ourselves on offering clear, well informed, straightforward advice.
Our business is built on our expertise and track-record across the full spectrum of planning and permitting in the UK originating from, and remaining a leader in, the minerals, waste, renewable and environmental sectors.



What MPG do…
Who we are
Whilst the Minerals & Waste Industry has changed in the 30 years since our inception, the need for straight-talking & lateral-thinking consultants hasn’t.
Our advice is always bespoke to you.
The foundations of our business (and reputation) are built on our expertise and track-record in gaining planning permission for minerals sites and their associated operations across the UK.



Clients served
Our clients include:
Tarmac Breedon Broughton House Bolton Abbey Estate
How we work
We offer an expert service through the entire planning and permitting process from vision through to completion and beyond.
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Listen & Understand
We establish your exact requirements and communicate with you throughout.
Design with and for you
Using our expertise we prepare the scheme you need.
Deliver for you
We secure your consent, keep you compliant and maximise value.
Talk To Us!
Book a consultation
Discuss your specific project requirements
We’re here to help
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Latest News
Progress in waste planning: A step in the right direction?
The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published on the 17th August, 2026, brings some important changes for the waste and recycling sector. While much of the attention has, as is typical, focused on housing and economic growth, a comparison with the 2024...
What does the new Filter Cake RPS mean in practice?
The Environment Agency (EA) has published a new Regulatory Position Statement RPS 336 for the acceptance of certain non-hazardous filter cake waste at operational landfill and Deposit for Recovery (DfR) sites in England. Published on 17th July, the RPS addresses a...
Why planning permission can make or break a DfR scheme
In waste and recycling operations, there is, more often than not, a strong focus on getting the environmental permit right. However, the most overlooked and critical element of a successful Deposit for Recovery (DfR) scheme is getting the planning permission right...


