GraveMachin: Planning & Property

Straight-talking experts with local knowledge and a proven track record in securing planning permission and tackling planning appeals in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Lincolnshire

Planning permission wins made easy - with GraceMachin

Whatever the size or type of project, we aim to provide clear and helpful advice. This advice has been shaped by over 40 years of combined expertise and experience within the industry, continually dealing with planning applications, appeals and projects.

We have a high success rate, based on local knowledge and our ability to communicate. We have an intimate knowledge of the areas, their potential and the officers and committees who we will be dealing with.


Nottinghamshire planning permission

We’re based in Nottinghamshire and have had many successful planning applications across the rural area and urban parts of Nottingham including the City Centre.

Our connections with local planning authorities mean we know specifically who we’ll be dealing with on each project and the opportunities or challenges of that area. Our knowledge of the area and its potential has allowed us to give the expert planning advice needed for recent Nottinghamshire planning permission wins.

Planning permission wins across the East Midlands

Planning Policy both nationally and locally is constantly evolving and knowing what is happening in the local market is vital to securing planning success. Policies between neighbouring authorities can differ, our experience in Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Rutland and Lincolnshire has enabled clients to realise the maximum value of their land for all types of projects, including residential, agricultural, commercial, care home, equestrian and leisure and tourism projects.


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"We simplify a complex process and give people realistic overviews of planning issues that must be solved"

George Machin & Nick Grace, Planning Consultants

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Planning permission for all types of project

Residential

Residential planning permission and planning appeals


We have a high success rate in obtaining outline and full planning permission. This includes planning appeals for a broad spectrum of housing projects, including private market, rural, affordable homes and student housing projects. Our diligent and detailed process, often working with a range of technical consultants, ensures key issues are addressed before detailed design work begins, helping our clients realise significant cost savings. We often encourage an appropriate level of due diligence is undertaken prior to the commencement of more detailed design work. Many residential projects include heritage, highways and landscape assessments.


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Agricultural

Secure planning permission for new farm buildings and conversions


We work with clients in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Rutland and Lincolnshire to secure permission for a broad range of agricultural projects, including the development of new farm buildings, grain stores, general purpose buildings, storage barns and poultry sheds. Grace Machin are also expert advisors to landowners seeking to convert redundant farm buildings for alternative uses.

We have significant experience of dealing with Class Q prior approvals to residential dwellings and Class R prior approvals to alternative commercial uses.


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Strategic Land Promotion

Advice on the longer-term potential of land for housing sites, and delivering allocations across the East Midlands


GraceMachin Planning & Property regularly act as principal planning consultants, promoting a range of housing sites across the East Midlands. Our long-term relationships with principal landowners has secured allocation for large housing projects (400+), including the amendment of Green Belt boundaries in order to meet local housing needs.

We have an excellent track record in realising the potential of land for its owners in Lincolnshire. We are currently involved with strategic land holdings across Central Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. These include the authorities of Newark & Sherwood, Rushcliffe, Ashfield, Gedling and Broxtowe.


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Planning permission wins across the East Midlands

Planning Policy both nationally and locally is constantly evolving and knowing what is happening in the local market is vital to securing planning success. Policies between neighbouring authorities can differ, our experience in Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Rutland and Lincolnshire has enabled clients to realise the maximum value of their land for all types of projects, including residential, agricultural, commercial, care home and leisure and tourism projects.

 

 

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Established in June 2012 by Chartered Town Planners Nick Grace and George Machin, our portfolio of work covers a wide breadth and scale of development; from single houses or replacement dwellings to large scale, mixed use, residential and commercial sites.

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