CgMs Experience
CgMs has extensive experience in both rural and coastal planning. We therefore understand the challenges faced by clients operating in an environment constrained by AONBs, Green Belts, SSSIs, Ramsar / SAC's and other local designations together with advising on and achieving development in the residential, commercial and farming sectors in rural and coastal locations.
CgMs also understands the changes to the agricultural business environment created by Single Farm Payments and are able to respond to the planning challenges that they create. Furthermore, we are able to offer realistic advice on the opportunities available for farm diversification and development within the planning system.
In relation to coastal projects, CgMs have been involved in a number of development projects where the coastal or waterside environment (natural or man-made) is a pertinent issue. Issues include risk of flooding, drainage, erosion, ecology, marinas / berthing, navigation and public access issues.
CgMs Clients
| Examples of clients who have used our expertise in rural and coastal planning | |
| Berkeley Group | Taylor Woodrow |
| Froghall Developments | Wates |
| RYA | Whitbread |
| St. James Homes | |
| Examples of Cases | |
| Relocation of a cattle market in Cotswold District | |
| Advising on re-use of redundant farm buildings | |
| Froghall Developments - Thames Water site | |
| Whitbread - hotel and restaurant at maritime and estuary locations | |
| St James Homes - Thames Water sites | |
| Taylor Woodrow - former university campus within Green Belt | |
| Berkeley Group - various sites along South Coast and River Thames | |
| Wates - open space within Thames floodplain | |
| RYA - advice on general planning matters | |
| Manor Farm, Culkerton |
Key Contacts:
Valerie Scott
Nathan McLoughlin