Planning Permission for a Major Agricultural Storage & Distribution Centre

Through strategic planning consultancy and architectural design, Fytche-Taylor secured planning permission to regenerate a former hatchery site, delivering a modern 20,000 sq ft agricultural storage and distribution centre supporting the continued growth of a successful Lincolnshire business.

Project Snapshot

Location: Laughterton, Lincolnshire

Project Type: Planning consultancy and architectural design for the regeneration of a former hatchery site into a modern agricultural storage and distribution centre.

Planning Approach: Strategic planning consultancy, site appraisal and integrated architectural design to maximise the site's commercial potential while supporting the continued growth of an established agricultural business.

Outcome: Planning permission secured for a 20,000 sq ft agricultural storage and distribution centre, transforming a redundant site into a modern logistics and employment facility.

Former hatchery site in Laughterton identified for regeneration through agricultural planning permission and strategic planning consultancy.

Regeneration of derelict former hatchery

20,000sqft Storage & Distribution Centre

Fytche-Taylor Planning secured full planning permission for a new Storage & Distribution Centre in Laughterton, Lincolnshire, supporting the continued growth of a successful agricultural business. The facility spans 1,836 sqm (20,000 sq ft) and is designed to handle agricultural supplies and products efficiently.


Our Role & Services Provided

  • Client consultation and project feasibility

  • Concept design, masterplanning, and architectural drawings

  • Full planning application submission, including Planning Statement and Design & Access documentation

  • Coordination of Surveys, Flood-Risk Consultants, Demolition, Asbestos Removal and other technical specialists

  • Building Regulations support, including full plans, tender packs, and Building Control liaison

  • Collaborative working with other professionals where required

Project Challenges & Site Demolition

The site is dominated by a large former hatchery building that has suffered partial collapsed. The structure also contains harmful asbestos, posing both environmental and safety risks.

Our team worked closely with the client to plan the safe demolition and site clearance, preparing the way for a fully compliant and functional replacement facility.


Environmental & Operational Benefits

  • Removal of hazardous materials, including asbestos

  • Replacement of a structurally compromised building

  • Creation of a modern, efficient facility supporting local agriculture

  • Long-term improvements to the surrounding site and environment

Existing agricultural site prior to redevelopment into a modern storage and distribution centre through planning permission and architectural design.

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