The Rural Planning Practice

06/07/2026

Weather you are looking to develop your land or outbuildings or property, we help clients make informed decisions at the earliest stage.
Contact us on 01285323200 or email [email protected] for enquiries

22/06/2026

Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic team includes a variety of backgrounds, from rural land managers to planners with local authority experience. Some of us have an addiction to horses which is useful for the many types of commercial equestrian projects we undertake. We also enjoy the challenge of a listed building or two.
To talk about how we can help with your rural planning needs, please contact us on 01285 323200

18/05/2026

Our approach is thorough, well-reasoned and aligned with local and national policy giving applications the best chance of success.

Contact us on 01285323200 or email [email protected] for enquiries.

04/05/2026

Located in Cirencester, we advise on:

• Equestrian developments
• Rural business diversification
• Commercial and mixed-use schemes

Our experience ensures proposals are practical, compliant and commercially viable.

Contact us on 01285323200 or email [email protected] for enquiries

20/04/2026

We can prepare and manage:

• Full and outline planning applications
• Certificates of Lawfulness
• Planning appeals and enforcement matters

Contact us on 01285323200 or email [email protected] for enquiries

23/03/2026

Planning enforcement can be complex - and often time-sensitive.

If you’ve received a notice, been contacted by the local authority, or simply want to understand your position, getting clear advice early on is key.

We’ve outlined how we support clients through planning enforcement matters, including:
Understanding where you stand
Responding to notices and deadlines
Exploring the options available to you

Every situation is different, but with the right guidance, it can be handled with clarity and confidence.
To find out more, visit:
👉 https://www.therpp.co.uk/services/enforcements

30/10/2025

Planning Update for the Cotswolds

Cotswold District Council has published its Preferred Options document for the new Local Plan, setting out the proposed spatial strategy for 2026–2043.

We’ve summarised the key details and what this means for future development across the district.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.therpp.co.uk/news/cotswold-district-council-local-development-plan

At The Rural Planning Practice, we keep our clients informed on the latest policy changes to help guide their projects with clarity and confidence.

The Rural Planning Practice

21/08/2025

Success in Action: Habitat Management & Biodiversity Net Gain Secured.

We’re delighted to share a planning success story from West Berkshire. As part of a sensitive equestrian development—specifically, a course of 10 cross-country jumps—we collaborated closely with an expert ecology team to deliver a robust 10-year Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan, forming the backbone of a well-crafted Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) strategy.

Navigating BNG requirements can be complex—but our collaborative, carefully thought-through approach ensured the succes sful discharge of conditions and a clear pathway forward for this development. It’s an excellent example of how ecological stewardship and development goals can be harmoniously aligned.

Want to dive into the details of how we tackled this challenge and secured planning approval? Read the full case study here:
https://www.therpp.co.uk/case-studies/successful-discharge-of-conditions-relating-to-habitat-management-and-monitoring-and-biodiversity-net-gain

Case study from The Rural Planning Practice

13/08/2025

Planning success in West Berkshire.
We’ve secured approval for a 60 m × 40 m manège, carefully designed to respect the setting of a nearby Grade II listed house and Conservation Area. Our clear justification for the scale and location of the proposal was key to gaining approval.

Read the full case study: https://www.therpp.co.uk/case-studies/successful-application-for-a-60m-x-40m-manege

Case study from The Rural Planning Practice

04/08/2025

Planning Success for Agricultural Barn in Kent

We successfully secured planning permission for a change of use of land, followed by approval for a new barn on a rural site in Kent. The two-stage approach allowed our client to progress with a new building designed to support the future use of the land.

Read the full case study:
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Case study from The Rural Planning Practice