Rural diversification case studies

Glastonbury Festival, Somerset

PlanningSphere secured permanent planning permission in April 2023 for the world-renowned Glastonbury Festival.

Midford Castle, Bath

PlanningSphere have assisted in discharging conditions relating to the refurbishment of a grade II* listed outbuilding at the grade I listed Midford Castle.

Lighthouse, Frome, Wiltshire

Listed buildings and conservation, Rural diversification, Tourism (hotels and holiday lets)

PlanningSphere have secured planning permission for a new manager’s house and a re-plan of the existing Lighthouse guest house near Frome.

Mount Pleasant Farm, Norton St Philip, Bath

Listed buildings and conservation, Rural diversification

PlanningSphere are advising the new owners of the Grade II-listed Mount Pleasant Farm Estate in Norton St Phillip.

Former water tower, Rousdon, Devon

Rural diversification, Tourism (hotels and holiday lets)

PlanningSphere secured planning permission for the conversion of a former water tower at the Rousdon Estate in Devon in 2017, and the project was completed in 2018.

Glove Factory Studios, Holt

Rural diversification

Following the grant of permission for a pilot scheme in 2010, permission was granted in 2013 for an extension to the Glove Factory Studios in Holt, Wiltshire.