Testimonials

Melanies innovative approach helped us secure a Lawful Development Certificate for our extension. The seamless integration with our existing building has greatly improved our efficiency and capacity, supporting our future growth at the farm. 

We instructed the services of Foxes Rural to oversee the planning application process for a multi-purpose agricultural building. This structure is designed to accommodate both farm machinery and a dedicated farm office, contributing significantly to the expansion of our current farmyard facilities.

I worked with Foxes Rural on a planning application for our a new agricultural building and farm access.  Melanie came out to the farm to inspect in a swift manner and we achieved permission within a matter of weeks.  A very efficient service where I was kept well informed during the planning process.  We also applied for a change of use from agricultural to commercial and they swiftly resolved issues with the planning officer. 

Over the last six years Guy and Melanie have helped secure multiple planning permissions for us. They are always a pleasure to work with and to date have had a 100% success rate in what we have set out to achieve. These have included new barns for arable, equine and storage, as well as residential extensions and refurbishment.  The Foxes approach is always pragmatic and realistic to achieving a successful planning outcome. I would highly recommend their services. 

Melanie worked with us to prepare a Class R change of use of one of our pole barns to commercial.  This was a permitted development application and Melanie came up with an innovative way of approaching the application and the change of use.  We have now completed the building which is providing diversified income for our farming enterprise.

I instructed Foxes Rural to undertake planning for a new yard and grain store on our farm.  Guy came up with the solution of applying for both of these proposals using our permitted development rights rather than full planning.  Melanie handled the preparation and submission of our application and within a matter of weeks from issuing instructions, receiving approvals for both proposals. 

Guy and his team swiftly prepared a planning application for our business relocation to Tendring District. Facing post-submission concerns of the planning officer, Guy efficiently addressed them, securing the necessary planning consent. Thanks to Foxes Rural, we've been able to pursue rapid growth plans with significant value gained from the permission that Foxes Rural achieved for us. 

I started working with Foxes Rural two years ago on a planning application for an Agricultural Grain and Straw Store. Melanie has since achieved permission for us on multiple projects and assisted us through a retrospective planning application. Her unique and novel approach to the planning justification led to permission being granted on land we have wanted to develop since moving to the farm 20 years ago.