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

It has been a pleasure to work with Watermoor Point once again, this time securing planning permission for a change of use to turn a private social club into a residential dwelling.  Watermoor Point purchased the historic pub, the Cotswold … Continued

We have successfully secured retrospective planning consent for a beautiful shepherd’s hut with outdoor bathing facilities – conserving a truly unique glamping experience in the breathtaking setting of the High Weald AONB and within Grade I registered parkland. Ashdown Forest … Continued

A key part of our work as planning consultants is undertaking development appraisals to support developers and commercial property owners who are seeking to expand their operations and or their portfolios. Most recently we advised Watermoor Point on their recent purchase … Continued

Step 1 – ascertain the current use Check what the current use is. This may be available from the planning history search on your council’s website. How long has the use been going on for? If over 10 years then … Continued

We have recently worked with a leading supplier of temporary kitchens to advise on the planning strategy for a roll out of dark kitchens, also known as “cloud”, “ghost”, “virtual” or “remote” kitchens.  These professional kitchens produce restaurant quality food … Continued

How many of us have had a takeaway in the past month? Given the ongoing pandemic, I would hazard a guess that quite a lot of us are raising our hands right now.   Although a very challenging time, it has … Continued

Helping the restaurant and pub industry to adapt to the challenges presented by Covid-19 has required the UK planning system to respond quickly and proactively.  Given the surge in enquiries we have received from the hospitality industry recently, we thought … Continued

We successfully secured planning permission for a change of use for a nail and beauty salon (Sui Generis use) which has helped a thriving business expand their offer and directly aligns with recent government ambitions which seek to ensure flexibility … Continued

We have secured planning approval for the change of use of a pub to residential units in a town centre location in the Cotswolds.  Although a sensitive and challenging site, we presented a strong and policy-based case for the redevelopment … Continued