Land & Planning for Vineyards
Land Finding, Site Appraisal and Strategy
Finding the right land for vines can be a significant challenge.
We can guide you through the land-finding process for your viticulture project, beginning with a detailed assessment of your site’s potential. Our team conducts both desktop research and on-site visits to evaluate the land and identify any heritage or landscape constraints, in accordance with local and national planning policies. This comprehensive approach ensures you make well-informed decisions about the viability and future success of your project.
Our expertise includes:
- Winery infrastructure
- Energy (Biomass)
- Worker’s accommodation
- Community engagement
- Rural diversification
Planning Permission
If you are considering extending your winery or adding tasting rooms or restaurants to your site, then we can help. Our planners work with you every step of the way through preparing your application to submission, drawing on expertise from our socio-economic, design, architecture, and heritage teams when required. We provide you with a strategy, documentation, and timeframe for your application, and presentations to the council and other stakeholders, guiding you through the entire process.
Our expertise includes:
- Planning advice and strategy
- Preparation of major and minor planning applications
- Local plan representations
- Heritage impact statements
Socio-Economic Evidence
For major developments, it is often appropriate to showcase the wider value of your investment and need in the local area. Our socio-economic assessments can add extra gravitas to your planning application and give it the best chance of success.
Our expertise includes:
- Tourism benefits and production impacts on the broader industry.
- Demographic intelligence reports and employment impacts as well as social benefits.
- Health impact assessments, to understand any knock-on effect of your development on the health of the population in the local area.
Design and Architecture
Our design and architecture team works with you to produce high-quality designs for your project, with a clear vision and deep understanding of commercial complexities, local authority requirements, and planning strategy. This means you get masterplans and architectural designs that not only look great but are achievable and sustainable too.
Our expertise includes:
- Vision statements and concept plans
- Design and planning drawings of new developments
- Detailed site layouts
- Design and access statements
Post-decision and Planning Appeals
In the event of your application going to appeal, we provide expert advice and representation through all stages of the process. We assist with preparing your appeal, handling negotiations, and managing the timeframe for development.
Our expertise includes:
- Public inquiry representations
- Preparation of Appeal Statements of Case and Cost Applications
Through our colleagues at Marrons we are able to offer our vineyard & winery clients a range of land and planning services.
Call our vineyards and wineries team on 0800 84 94 101 if you would like to discuss any of our land and planning services. Alternatively, you can message us by clicking here.
Our other land and planning for vineyards services
Meet our team
Why work with Mayo Wynne Baxter
We are a law firm specialising in the wine industry. Our experts have a deep understanding of vineyard and winery operations and offer a wide range of legal services. With our industry expertise and proven track record, let us be your trusted partner for vineyard and winery owners.
- Industry-specific legal advice: Our team of legal professionals has in-depth knowledge and experience working with vineyards and wineries. We stay up to date with the latest regulations and trends in the UK wine industry and all viticulture and vinification sectors ensuring that we provide you with the most relevant and effective legal advice
- Personalised approach to client needs: We understand that every vineyard and winery is unique. That’s why we take the time to listen, understand your specific legal concerns, and tailor our services to meet your individual requirements. We provide personalised attention and practical solutions that align with your business goals
- Proven track record in the wine industry: With a strong track record of successfully serving vineyards and wineries, we have built a reputation for delivering results. Our clients trust us to handle their legal matters with professionalism, integrity, and the utmost discretion
- Comprehensive Services: We can offer services to address the diverse needs of vineyards and wineries. As well as award-winning legal services, we can also provide planning, business consultancy, cyber security, and debt & asset recovery through our sister companies.
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James O’Connell Our specialist team are here to help you and guide you through the legal process. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service from outstanding people.
If you’d like to speak to a member of our team, please fill out the enquiry form. We will aim to reply to your query within 4 hours.
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What to expect when you contact us
- Once you have completed the contact form or called us, our client service team will call you back, to ask a few questions including your preferred method of contact. This information is then passed directly to the Legal Adviser who will be working for you. Once you are happy to proceed we will gather all the relevant information and your file will be opened almost immediately so we can start work.
- A member of the Client Service Team will keep in contact with you on a regular basis throughout your transaction, to make sure you and them are satisfied with the progress of your matter. There is no additional charge to you for their involvement.
- We are here to assist you and ensure everything proceeds as smoothly as possible. You will have direct contact details for the client service team, who you can contact at any point during your matter.
Our aim is to make the process as easy and uncomplicated as possible for you.