Guy French

Guy serves as the visionary force behind Foxes Rural, providing inspiration and taking charge of its operations and business development. Continuously exploring novel and innovative approaches, Guy aims to help farmers leverage planning rules for the advancement of their businesses.

With a background as an innovative and dynamic farmer, Guy possesses a solid foundation when representing fellow farmers, comprehending the essential planning challenges they face. His extensive experience spans various aspects of farm planning, including new agricultural structures, reservoirs, farm tracks, commercial buildings, and residential conversions. Guy's innovative and dynamic planning approach ensures he discovers strategic solutions tailored to the unique needs of farmers.

Guy founded Foxes Rural from the farm he lives and works on.

That's not a coincidence. Every diversification strategy, every permitted development argument, every conversation about what a farm could become — he's had the same conversation about his own land.

He farms, he diversifies, and he navigates the same planning system his clients do. The difference is he knows exactly how it works.