Apologies, but there appears to have been a problem with the first link to this topic. Hence the second attempt.
What role does a planning agent carry out?
https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/6m-paper-recycling-centre-bringing-50-new-jobs-to-hartlepool-gets-go-ahead-1-9427862
The company appears to be based in North Yorkshire. https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/04373217
A glance at the most recently filed figures indicate that they've been facing challenges.
https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/04373217/filing-history
I assume a planning agent is somebody that has skills collecting and delivering envelopes.