If you are considering a planning application, appeal, or development opportunity, or need professional support with rural planning matters, contact us today to discuss how we can assist.
Planning matters within rural and agricultural settings require specialist knowledge, practical experience, and a clear understanding of local and national policy. We provide professional planning support services to landowners, farmers, estates, and rural businesses, helping projects progress efficiently and compliantly.
Whilst we do not have an in-house planning department, we successfully undertake a number of smaller-scale planning applications directly for our clients.
For more complex matters, we work closely with a network of highly regarded local planning consultants, supporting them with technical input and detailed reports to strengthen applications and appeals.
Planning Services FAQs
Do you submit planning applications directly?
Yes. We undertake a number of smaller-scale planning applications directly for clients. For larger or more complex applications, we work alongside specialist planning consultants.
Why work with a planning consultant if you do not have an in-house department?
Planning can be highly technical and policy-driven. By partnering with experienced planning consultants, we ensure clients benefit from specialist planning expertise while also receiving practical rural property and agricultural advice.
What is an agricultural appraisal and when is it required?
An agricultural appraisal assesses whether a proposal meets policy requirements, such as demonstrating agricultural need, viability, or functional justification. It is often required for rural dwellings, tied accommodation, and diversification proposals.
Can you help with planning appeals?
Yes. We support planning appeals by providing reports, evidence, and professional input alongside planning consultants to strengthen the case.
What are Certificates of Lawfulness?
Certificates of Lawfulness confirm that an existing or proposed use or development is lawful. Accurate evidence and assessment are essential to a successful application.
How do agricultural ties affect planning?
Agricultural ties restrict occupancy to those working in agriculture or related industries. Removing these conditions requires clear evidence, which we can help prepare.
What qualifies as agricultural permitted development?
Agricultural permitted development allows certain buildings and works without full planning permission, subject to specific criteria and limitations. We can advise on eligibility and assist with applications.
Do you advise on land promotion for development?
Yes. We provide strategic advice on promoting rural land for housing, employment, or retail use, working closely with planning professionals to maximise long-term potential.
Our planning work is built on collaboration. By working alongside experienced planning consultants, solicitors, architects, and other local professionals, we help create a strong, unified professional team focused on achieving the best possible outcome.
We support planning consultants by producing robust, evidence-based reports and appraisals, ensuring proposals are commercially viable, policy compliant, and clearly justified.
We provide advice and professional support across a wide range of planning-related matters, including:
Preparation of agricultural appraisals to demonstrate functional and financial need, viability, and compliance with planning policy.
Assistance with planning applications and appeals, including technical support, reports, and supporting evidence.
Advice and supporting documentation for Certificates of Lawfulness (existing or proposed use), helping establish lawful development status.
Support for the promotion of land for housing, employment, and retail development, including site assessment and strategic input.
Advice on the removal of agricultural occupancy conditions, supported by detailed assessments and evidence.
Assistance with Agricultural Permitted Development applications, including eligibility assessments, supporting information, and submissions.
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