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Using an experienced planning consultant from April 2026 is now even more important

Major Changes to how Planning Applications should be prepared from April 2026 and the importance of using an experienced Planning Consultant. Why Your Planning Application Must Now Be “Appeal Ready” from Day One From 1 April 2026, an important change to the Planning Inspectorate’s appeals procedure will significantly affect how planning applications should be prepared. If your application is refused, you may not have the opportunity to strengthen it at appeal stage. What

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Self-Build Homes Approved Outside a Settlement Boundary

the significant benefits of self-build housing We’re pleased to share another Meadows success — a self-build development approved by Planning Committee at Tasburgh, Norfolk (South Norfolk District) , with the formal decision now issued after completion of nutrient neutrality credits and Natural England consultation. This case highlights an important shift we are now seeing more widely 👇 🚧 Self-Build Outside Settlement Boundaries is Being Recognised Despite sitting just out

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Appeal Allowed for standard rural home at Old Buckenham: Correcting the “Sustainable Location” Test and the Footpath Myth

We’re pleased to share another successful appeal for a rural self-build home in Norfolk — this time for a Permission in Principle at Fen Road, Old Buckenham (APP/F2605/W/25/3370598) .The Planning Inspector has allowed the appeal and granted permission, confirming that the proposal must be assessed as a whole under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) , and that the absence of a lit or continuous footpath is not grounds for refusal in a rural context. 🏡 What Breckl

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Another Appeal Win for a Rural Home Outside the Settlement Boundary: Why “Similar” Sites Get Different Results

We’re often asked why one rural scheme outside a settlement boundary is allowed at appeal while another—apparently “similar”—is...

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Self-Build or Custom-Build in the Countryside? Yes — When It’s Done Properly.

Meadows has secured outline permission (under delegated powers) for 5 self-build/custom-build plots at Pentney, Norfolk (King's Lynn and...

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The Five-Year Housing Land Supply in East Suffolk: Opportunities for Landowners and Developers

Introduction The planning system in England is founded upon the principle of a plan-led approach (NPPF, paragraph 11). However,...

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Supporting Rural Housing and Self-Build - Planning Success

At Meadows, we are proud to share another planning success – this time for a new self-build dwelling in Norfolk’s rural community . The...

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Green Belt Development & Grey Belt: Housing Opportunities

What is the Green Belt? Green Belt land is one of England’s most important planning designations. Its core purpose is to prevent urban...

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Appeal Won – 4 Self-Build Bungalows Approved Outside Settlement Boundary in Costessey

We’re delighted to share that Meadows has successfully secured outline planning permission on appeal for 4 new single-storey self-build...

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Elm Farm Business Park approval

Planning Permission Secured! Elm Farm Business Park, Norfolk - Set to Expand We’re thrilled to share that outline planning permission has...

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Creating a Tourism Site

Tourism within the East of England and other parts of the UK is popular. Visit East of England figures show that each year that in...

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Land for Self-Build

Self-Build is not just about someone wishing to build there own home on land they own or wish to buy. Self-Build is a specific planning...

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Farm Diversification - Making the most of your land and buildings

Many existing agricultural buildings and rural buildings would be able to gain permission through a process referred to as a 'prior...

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