We were instructed to prepare designs for the redevelopment of this former transport yard in Stretham.

The site is outside the development envelope but clearly a brownfield site ripe for redevelopment. It forms an important feature at the entrance to this fenland village but had deteriorated in appearance causing a detrimental effect on the village.

Initial advice from the Planning Officer was not positive due to the site being outside of the development envelope. The design, based on the historic farmyard format, was developed to the point where it was accepted as a high-quality design but the full application was still refused due to its location.

Our client immediately appealed against the decision and the appeal was allowed.