News

New village settlements – meeting rural housing need

As planning reforms bite, could a new model of small scale rural settlements be part of the answer to meeting housing need and ensuring the sustainability of rural communities?

Passionate about rural places?

Help shape the future of rural places - we are recruiting for an experienced senior planner to join the team.

A plot of your own? Planning rules for one-off rural homes

A look at new opportunities for the development of single dwellings in the countryside

Planning in focus

An overview of rural planning matters - proposed policy changes and representing rural voices - and some highlights from our planning successes so far in 2026.

Meet the team: Emily Leader, Associate Director

Emily focuses on client relationships - whether that's feasibility work, supporting ultra-high-net-worth individuals, or coordinating complex multi-disciplinary projects.

The Land Use Framework: impact on rural landowners

The Government’s new National Land Use Framework (LUF) for England marks one of the most significant policy moments for the land based sector in more than a decade.

Country house project shortlisted for regional RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2026

A bold and innovative project, delivered by Rural Solutions, has been shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Yorkshire Awards 2026.

How buildings learn: what happens after they’re built

Buildings adapt best when they are constantly refined and reshaped by their occupants over time. Our Head of Design, Malcolm Birks explores why.

Webinar: planning reform & rural development 11th February

The planning system is undergoing another wave of reform - join our webinar to find out what this means for rural development.

A land of opportunity

James Ellis unpicks what a(nother) new National Planning Policy Framework means for rural development.

Rural Resilience - reflections from William Fry

It’s been a year of sharp contrasts for the rural sector - from uncertainty and stalled investment to renewed confidence and major opportunities.

Rural Solutions joins the Celnor Group

We are excited to announce that from November 2025, Rural Solutions have become part of the Celnor Group.