Full planning permission has been granted for an outdoor spa and activity facilities at a wellbeing retreat near Bath.
Conversion of an agricultural building into a 2-bed dwelling
AssetSphere admin2024-02-01T17:19:13+00:00Class Q Prior Approval has been granted further to AssetSphere preparing and managing an application to convert an existing agricultural building to a single 2-bedroom dwelling in Somerset.
Change of land from agriculture to B8 use in a protected landscape area
AssetSphere admin2024-02-01T17:18:37+00:00Full planning permission wase granted to change land from agriculture to B8 use on a site in a protected landscape area in Wiltshire.
Resolving a stalled planning application in Dorset
AssetSphere admin2024-02-01T17:16:29+00:00AssetSphere were instructed to assume management of a Class Q planning application in Dorset, which had stalled until we stepped in.
Planning enforcement tackled on a sports pitch
AssetSphere admin2024-01-31T08:43:47+00:00When a planning enforcement challenge arose further to a landowner turning a field into a sports pitch, AssetSphere were appointed to to manage the regularisation of the change of use from agricultural land to domestic recreational use.
Charitable land disposal
AssetSphere admin2024-01-31T08:43:48+00:00We have recently advised a charitable foundation on the disposal of a small area of land, helping them comply with restrictions placed on land dispositions under by the Charities Act 2022.
Planning success for diversification project in the Somerset Nutrient Catchment Area
AssetSphere admin2024-01-31T08:43:49+00:00AssetSphere secured planning consent for a farm diversification project within the Somerset Nutrient Catchment Area.
Conversion of a barn near Tisbury
AssetSphere admin2024-01-31T08:43:50+00:00In early 2022, AssetSphere secured full planning permission for the conversion of an existing stone barn and curtilage to residential use.
Large agricultural storage building
AssetSphere admin2024-01-31T08:43:51+00:00AssetSphere secured planning permission for a 5000sqm agricultural storage building near Wimborne St Giles on a site in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
New Draper Group headquarters
AssetSphere admin2024-01-31T08:43:51+00:00Following AssetSphere’s successful Local Development Order application, and with funding from Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, construction has started on a new Research and Innovation Centre at the Dorset Innovation Park.
Estate management
AssetSphere admin2024-01-31T08:43:52+00:00AssetSphere were instructed to provide ongoing business-restructuring and estate-management advice, including the drafting of multiple Farm Business Tenancies.
Local Development Order application for a new headquarters building
AssetSphere admin2024-01-31T08:43:53+00:00AssetSphere were instructed by Draper Group to prepare a Local Development Order application with Dorset Council for new headquarters within the Enterprise Zone.
Estate strategy master planning for Elmhurst Foundation
AssetSphere admin2024-01-31T08:43:53+00:00AssetSphere are retained as estate strategy master planners for the Elmhurst Foundation who are the new owners of Combe Grove Hotel.
Ongoing estate management advice
AssetSphere admin2024-01-31T08:43:55+00:00AssetSphere were instructed to provide ongoing estate management advice, including the drafting of grazing licences, registration and submission for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS).
Large agricultural storage building
AssetSphere admin2024-01-31T08:43:57+00:00AssetSphere were instructed to submit a full planning application on a rural estate to the local council for a 5000sqm agricultural storage building within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Third-party representations for a planning application
AssetSphere admin2020-04-17T17:20:50+01:00AssetSphere were instructed to submit third-party planning representations for a residential-development planning application opposite the client’s property.
Re-use of redundant agricultural buildings
AssetSphere admin2020-04-17T17:21:09+01:00AssetSphere were instructed to submit a Class R permitted development application for change of use of 500 square metres to B8 storage use.
Passive House development at Cox’s Quarry, Bath
AssetSphere admin2020-04-23T09:40:39+01:00AssetSphere were appointed to help deliver this exciting, highly sustainable Passive House development in Bath.
Prior Notification application for a new hay and straw barn
AssetSphere admin2020-04-17T17:22:08+01:00AssetSphere were instructed to submit a Prior Notification application for a new hay and straw barn within Mendip District Council.
Promotion of agricultural land for residential development at Queen Camel
AssetSphere admin2020-04-17T17:22:46+01:00AssetSphere with sister company PlanningSphere have promoted agricultural land at Queen Camel, working closely with the Neighbourhood Plan process.
Promotion of agricultural land for residential development at Milborne Port
AssetSphere admin2020-04-17T17:22:56+01:00AssetSphere promoted the land for a residential development through the SHLAA process with South Somerset District Council.
Wessex Water discharge pipeline
AssetSphere admin2020-04-22T16:29:05+01:00AssetSphere were instructed to act on behalf of a farming client in respect of a new water discharge pipeline across permanent pasture.
Securing planning consent for five dwellings on a rural site
AssetSphere admin2022-09-20T18:45:40+01:00AssetSphere has secured planning permission on a farm for five dwellings, both via the Class Q permitted development process and rural workers dwelling application.
Prior Notification for a new cubicle building
AssetSphere admin2020-04-09T15:21:31+01:00AssetSphere were instructed to submit a Prior Notification application within Dorset for a new cubicle building measuring 998 square metres to accommodate planned herd expansion.
Agricultural building change of use
AssetSphere admin2020-04-17T17:25:42+01:00AssetSphere were instructed to submit a Class R permitted development notice for the change of use of a 150 square metre agricultural building to a C1 guest house.
Regularisation of equestrian training facilities
AssetSphere admin2020-04-09T15:08:10+01:00AssetSphere were instructed to submit a retrospective planning application for the change of use and construction of a large agricultural building used to stable horses, and house indoor and outdoor horse walkers.
Negotiation of option agreement on commercial space in Bradford on Avon
AssetSphere admin2020-04-17T17:28:25+01:00AssetSphere negotiated the option agreement subject to planning of this 0.5 Ha commercial site, which formed part of the master planning of a wider mixed-use development.
Negotiation of sale and leaseback option of former museum site
AssetSphere admin2020-04-17T17:30:17+01:00AssetSphere negotiated a sale and leaseback option on behalf of the landowner and right of pre-emption, for the former museum site for the Moulton Bicycle and Moulton Development companies.
Solar farm feasibility study and negotiations
AssetSphere admin2020-04-17T17:29:57+01:00AssetSphere conducted a feasibility study for an anaerobic digester plant as well as the first large-scale solar PV farm in Wiltshire.