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 […]

Extension to Corston Business Park, Wiltshire

19 January 2026

On behalf of Corston Architectural Details, MEP has secured planning permission for an extension to Corston Business Park. The proposal, which represents a significant milestone in the growth of Corston Architectural Details, will deliver almost 6,000 sqm of high quality employment space, including research and development facilities, manufacturing workshops, warehousing, a new transport hub and […]

A new use for the former Crematorium Chapels building

7 January 2026

MEP is delighted to have secured Listed Building Consent for the conversion of existing Crematorium Chapels and associated rooms to a Cafe, Wake Function Rooms and associated support spaces. The chapel is a Grade II Listed building located within Bouncers Lane Cemetery, which is itself a Grade II Listed park and garden. The buildings, which […]

The draft NPPF – Key updates and suggested implications.

5 January 2026

The draft NPPF was released in December 2025 with the objective of meeting the Government’s aims in strengthening the role of national policy in driving sustainable growth and ensuring more consistent decision-making across England.   The consultation on the draft, which is open until 10th March 2026, aims to gather views on how national planning […]