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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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