Major 20,000sqft Commerical Development - 14 Rural Enterprise Units
Fosters' Yard | Langworth | Lincoln
Fosters' Yard Rural Enterprise Park - Langworth, Lincoln
Before redevelopment, Fosters’ Yard was a largely redundant industrial site on the edge of Langworth, containing ageing buildings, extensive hardstanding and areas of disuse. The site offered little economic or visual value to the local area and had become increasingly underutilised over time. With poor access arrangements and no clear long-term purpose, it represented a prime opportunity for regeneration through sensitive planning and design.
Following unanimous support from the Council’s Planning Committee, Fosters’ Yard has been reborn as a 20,000 sq ft rural enterprise park, providing 14 high-quality commercial units designed for flexibility, efficiency and sustainability. The new layout optimises the site’s footprint while introducing modern infrastructure, landscaping, and improved access. This development not only transforms a redundant yard into a thriving business hub but also delivers lasting benefits for local employment and the wider rural economy.
Before and After - From derelict under-used yard to modern, sustainable employment space
How we began - Transformational Focus
Before redevelopment, Fosters’ Yard was a largely redundant industrial site on the edge of Langworth, containing ageing buildings, extensive hardstanding and areas of disuse. The site offered little economic or visual value to the local area and had become increasingly underutilised over time. With poor access arrangements and no clear long-term purpose, it represented a prime opportunity for regeneration through sensitive planning and design.
Sustainability & Regeneration
Today, Fosters’ Yard stands as a symbol of sustainable rural regeneration. The approved scheme replaces outdated structures with energy-efficient commercial buildings designed to modern standards and surrounded by improved landscaping and infrastructure. By delivering high-quality workspace and supporting local enterprise, the project redefines the site’s purpose — turning underused land into a positive, long-term community asset for Langworth and the wider Lincolnshire area.
Our comprehensive consultancy services included:
Full coordination of the planning strategy, from early design considerations to submission and determination.
Management, review, and formal sign-off of all third-party technical reports, including noise and vibration assessments, transport strategy, construction and demolition management plans, engineered drainage design, and flood risk assessments.
Preparation and submission of a detailed planning application, followed by continuous liaison with the Local Planning Authority (LPA) to ensure a positive outcome.
Production of all supporting documentation, including a Planning Statement and Design & Access Statement.
Representation at Planning Committee, providing professional advocacy in support of the application.
Ongoing client support and project engagement throughout the lifetime of the scheme to ensure objectives were fully met.
Through detailed planning, design coordination and project management, Fytche-Taylor Planning successfully guided the Fosters’ Yard redevelopment from concept to completion. The result is a well-designed rural enterprise park that delivers sustainable economic growth, enhances the local environment, and demonstrates the value of effective planning in realising complex redevelopment opportunities.
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