We are so pleased to have assisted with this innovative pub diversification project which sought the redevelopment of an existing public house, to create a micro-pub on the ground floor and 5x 1 and 2 bed residential apartments to the … Continued

Stroud is an interesting district to work in and we have been providing planning consultancy services on residential, commercial and householder development projects in the area for over 15 years.  Undoubtedly a beautiful location, in planning terms it has unique … Continued

We were recently involved in a planning application for a single residential dwelling on garden land in the beautiful environs of Cheltenham. We were approached to assist when it seemed like the application was heading for a refusal. We acted … Continued

We are pleased to have helped secure planning approval for a temporary agricultural worker’s dwelling, which will support a cattle rearing business on adjacent farmland. We provided a Rural Enterprise Dwelling Appraisal in support of the application and acted in … Continued

Our recent planning successes in Havering provide an interesting insight into Class MA in practice. The two projects were sensitive, as they sought the change of use via Class MA for 2 defunct GP surgeries.  Given that the proposals sought … Continued

Successful Class Q conversion of an agricultural barn to a 4 bed family home with spacious living areas and stunning views.  This particular project was decided under Class Q (a) of the Town Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order … Continued

We successfully turned a planning refusal into an approval – securing permission for the subdivision of a large garden plot and the creation of a 2x bed detached dwelling, with associated parking.   On the face of it, the project presented … Continued

We are absolutely delighted to share that after 16 years and over 4,000 development projects, Plainview Planning Ltd are joining forces with McLoughlin Planning. What is so exciting about this significant merger is that it unites 13 planning professionals and … Continued

Get ready folks, it is another date for your planning diary. This time, if your interest is in Class Q, Class R, barn conversions, agricultural development or farm diversification then the 21st May 2024 is a date you need highlighted, … Continued

Working from home is undoubtedly one of those grey areas in planning – it very much comes down to ‘fact and degree’ when determining whether your home working operations require planning permission. This was the case with our recent approval … Continued