Retrospective Planning permission secured for equestrian use and ancillary accommodation in West Northamptonshire.
30 September 2026
Retrospective planning permission has been secured for over 2,250 m2 of equestrian buildings, including ancillary accommodation, at Kilsby Grange, Northamptonshire. MEP were instructed by a private client to regularise the position on site following an enforcement enquiry by West Northamptonshire Council. The site comprises an established residential property in the open countryside with associated equestrian […]
9 additional dwellings for Wotton-Under-Edge
23 September 2026
On behalf of Renishaw PLC, the MEP team is delighted to have secured permission for the conversion of two existing buildings to 5 dwellings alongside the erection of 4 new dwellings in the town centre of Wotton-Under-Edge. The existing buildings, which were formerly a schoolhouse and an office building, comprise one Grade II listed building […]
Newly Published National Planning Policy Framework August 2026 – Key changes
17 August 2026
The Government has today (17 August 2026) published a new version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It follows the draft NPPF published for consultation on 16th December 2025 and replaces the previous NPPF published in 2024. This article provides a summary of the main changes and looks at the implications of these reforms upon developers, […]
Replacement dwelling in Green Belt
6 July 2026
The MEP team was instructed to secure permission for a replacement dwelling and ancillary buildings within the 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘁. Whilst this project may have initially been viewed as a straightforward farmhouse replacement, the reality was far more nuanced. The proposals involved the demolition of two non-designated 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 and the new dwelling represented […]
Consent obtained for the refurbishment of Grade II* listed building on behalf of Renishaw.
16 June 2026
Listed Building Consent has been obtained for the refurbishment of the primary office building for Renishaw at Wotton Under Edge. New Mills is an impressive Grade II* listed building dating back from the early (19th. Currently used as offices, the building is in need for significant internal upgrades. The approved scheme represents substantial additional investment […]
Appeal win with a full award of costs
10 June 2026
Planning permission has been secured on appeal for to replace a live/work unit with an open market dwelling at Blackberry Barn, Bredon’s Norton, South Worcestershire. The proposal was for the replacement of a live/work unit with an open market dwelling, reflecting an extant permission. Planning permission had been granted for the replacement dwelling in 2021, […]
Call for Sites – Emerging Stroud District Local Plan 2026
3 June 2026
Stroud District Council is undertaking a Call for Sites (housing and employment land) as part of the Emerging Local Plan process. This exercise helps the Council identify land that may have potential for future development. The council is seeking submissions of land that may be suitable for: If you have land within Stroud District to be submitted to […]
New offices for the Badminton Estate
11 May 2026
Planning permission and Listed Building Consent has been obtained by the MEP team for the conversion and upgrading of an existing building to offices. The proposal also included the demolition of part of the building which housed the former skittles alley. Previously used for a community use in addition to offices, Portcullis had accommodated the […]
Another full room for the latest PMF as the implications regarding the draft NPPF are discussed.
27 April 2026
MEP’s 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 returned, bringing together insightful speakers, engaged minds, and a shared appetite to make sense of the ever-evolving world of planning. These events take time to organise, but there’s always a moment, somewhere between the first presentation and the last lingering conversation, when you realise it was all worth it. The discussion […]
Local MP visits McMurtry factory
30 March 2026
Gloucestershire is an incredibly entrepreneurial County. The innovation that flows from these niche businesses feeds and strengthens our economy, which in turn fosters prosperity and growth within the UK. It is important that we provide the ingredients to allow these businesses to grow and flourish, so they can provide high quality jobs for the future. […]
New Planning Appeals Procedure to come into force on April 1st and it’s no April Fool!
9 March 2026
The new planning appeal process, effective from April 1st 2026, introduces changes aimed at streamlining the appeal process whilst also ensuring that applications are comprehensive and well-prepared from the outset. The Government’s objective is to deliver a faster, more efficient planning appeals process benefitting developers, local authorities and communities alike.” Date of implementation: For applications […]
Another appeal win – conversion of stables to residential use.
11 February 2026
MEP is delighted to have secured planning permission for the conversion of an existing timber clad disused stable building to residential use at Duntisbourne Leer, Gloucestershire. Despite obtaining a positive officer recommendation, members of the Cotswold District Council Planning Committee were minded to refuse the application on grounds relating to highway and landscape matters. The […]