Rural planning can be complex, particularly where agricultural need, diversification, landscape impact, access, heritage, environmental constraints and local planning policy all interact. Herbert R Thomas provides practical planning advice for farmers, landowners and rural businesses looking to adapt, improve or diversify their property.
We advise on agricultural buildings, rural worker dwellings, changes of use, barn conversions, permitted development, certificates of lawful use, removal or variation of agricultural occupancy conditions, diversification projects and planning appeals. Our approach is to combine planning policy knowledge with a realistic understanding of how rural businesses operate on the ground.
Our rural planning team provides specialist advice on all aspects of town and country planning in rural areas - from agricultural buildings and permitted development to complex planning applications and appeals.
We understand the planning system from both a policy and commercial perspective, giving clients pragmatic, realistic and up-to-date advice. Our team has experience of planning gained across both the private and public sectors across South Wales and understands the unique challenges facing rural landowners and farming businesses navigating the Welsh planning system.
