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St Michael’s Glebe, Ashford Road, Tenterden – Submitted for Planning

St Michael’s Glebe, Ashford Road, Tenterden – Submitted for Planning

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15th January 2026

Project Secures Construction Excellence Win and Brick Awards Shortlisting

Project Secures Construction Excellence Win and Brick Awards Shortlisting

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20th November 2025

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29th October 2025

Planning Approval Secured for 32 New Homes in Swanley

Planning Approval Secured for 32 New Homes in Swanley

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17th October 2025

A New Chapter for Traditional Boatbuilding in Faversham

A New Chapter for Traditional Boatbuilding in Faversham

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12th September 2025

2025 Brick Awards -Urban & Rural’s project for Oscar Acoustics has been shortlisted

2025 Brick Awards -Urban & Rural’s project for Oscar Acoustics has been shortlisted

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Construction News Oscar Acoustics

Construction News Oscar Acoustics

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The Beach Beckons feature in Junes Kent Life magazine

The Beach Beckons feature in Junes Kent Life magazine

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Outline planning Granted for a new residential development off Marlborough Road in Deal

Outline planning Granted for a new residential development off Marlborough Road in Deal

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Detailed Planning/Reserved Matters approval for 28 new homes in Whitfield

Detailed Planning/Reserved Matters approval for 28 new homes in Whitfield

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Detailed design submitted for 48 new apartments in the London Borough of Bexley

Detailed design submitted for 48 new apartments in the London Borough of Bexley

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28th April 2025

7 New Luxury Homes in Charing Progressing on Site

7 New Luxury Homes in Charing Progressing on Site

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14th April 2025

St George’s Terrace Project in Herne Bay Nears Completion

St George’s Terrace Project in Herne Bay Nears Completion

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11th March 2025

The RIBA Journal has a great article this week on our newly finished Oscar Acoustic HQ.

The RIBA Journal has a great article this week on our newly finished Oscar Acoustic HQ.

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7th October 2024

Architecture Today, The Oscar Innovation Centre

Architecture Today, The Oscar Innovation Centre

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Oscar Acoustics Site progress update

Oscar Acoustics Site progress update

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Outline Planning and Full Reserved Matters approval GRANTED LOT 37 in this month’s Clive Emson Land and Property Auction

Outline Planning and Full Reserved Matters approval GRANTED LOT 37 in this month’s Clive Emson Land and Property Auction

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Urban and Rural, working with TD Planning, have secured full planning consent for 9 new apartments in a large extension and change of use, to an existing commercial building in Dartford.

Urban and Rural, working with TD Planning, have secured full planning consent for 9 new apartments in a large extension and change of use, to an existing commercial building in Dartford.

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Two planning applications approved in a month in the London Borough of Bexley. Urban and Rural, working with Plainview Planning, have secured consent for two new apartment buildings on existing garage sites.

Two planning applications approved in a month in the London Borough of Bexley. Urban and Rural, working with Plainview Planning, have secured consent for two new apartment buildings on existing garage sites.

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Full Planning secured by Urban and Rural architects for the demolition of an existing bungalow and the erection of four new family houses in the London Borough of Bexley.

Full Planning secured by Urban and Rural architects for the demolition of an existing bungalow and the erection of four new family houses in the London Borough of Bexley.

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Urban and Rural architect have securers full planning approval for the conversion and large extension of a locally listed house to provide 13 luxury apartments in the London Borough of Bexley

Urban and Rural architect have securers full planning approval for the conversion and large extension of a locally listed house to provide 13 luxury apartments in the London Borough of Bexley

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Recently completed scheme by Urban & Rural Architects goes on sale with The Modern House

Recently completed scheme by Urban & Rural Architects goes on sale with The Modern House

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Architects Urban and Rural, working with DHA Planning, have secured planning APPROVAL for two new dwellings under the Class Q permitted development.

Architects Urban and Rural, working with DHA Planning, have secured planning APPROVAL for two new dwellings under the Class Q permitted development.

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28th February 2020

APPROVED at Planning, 34 new homes in Capel-le-Ferne

APPROVED at Planning, 34 new homes in Capel-le-Ferne

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14th February 2020

70 New homes GRANTED CONSENT. Architects Urban & Rural, working with Plainview Planning Ltd, have secured the outline planning consent for a large major development on the outskirts of Halstead.

70 New homes GRANTED CONSENT. Architects Urban & Rural, working with Plainview Planning Ltd, have secured the outline planning consent for a large major development on the outskirts of Halstead.

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25th October 2019

Urban & Rural, working with Plainview Planning Ltd, have secured FULL PLANNING consent for the demolition of a back-land garage site and the erection of four new apartments.

Urban & Rural, working with Plainview Planning Ltd, have secured FULL PLANNING consent for the demolition of a back-land garage site and the erection of four new apartments.

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10th October 2019

Urban & Rural working with TaD Planning have achieved a recommendation for planning approval for the controversial development of 48 new homes in Erith.

Urban & Rural working with TaD Planning have achieved a recommendation for planning approval for the controversial development of 48 new homes in Erith.

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1st August 2019

Work completes at Rolex UK’s head offices in Kings Hill, Kent. Urban & Rural Ltd were appointed as Lead Consultant and Principal Designer for the internal re-ordering of the 1st floor and training suite.

Work completes at Rolex UK’s head offices in Kings Hill, Kent. Urban & Rural Ltd were appointed as Lead Consultant and Principal Designer for the internal re-ordering of the 1st floor and training suite.

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New one-off luxury home in Whitstable completed. The team at Urban & Rural Ltd have completed a bespoke private commission for a high-end private dwelling.

New one-off luxury home in Whitstable completed. The team at Urban & Rural Ltd have completed a bespoke private commission for a high-end private dwelling.

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23rd November 2018

Work has started on site at the Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School in Rochester.

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9th November 2018

Full conservation area planning consent APPROVED for 9 new apartment by Urban & Rural.

Full conservation area planning consent APPROVED for 9 new apartment by Urban & Rural.

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29th October 2018

SUCCESS at committee this month for Urban & Rural Ltd. The practice presented the case to the committee and Secured Full Planning CONSENT for a one-off new dwelling in a rural location. The councillors on the planning committee voted against the officer recommendation for refusal and we secured full planning consent for our client.

SUCCESS at committee this month for Urban & Rural Ltd. The practice presented the case to the committee and Secured Full Planning CONSENT for a one-off new dwelling in a rural location. The councillors on the planning committee voted against the officer recommendation for refusal and we secured full planning consent for our client.

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29th August 2018

APPROVED, Full Planning and Conservation Area Consent for the large expansion of Newton Place Surgery and Pharmacy by Architects Urban & Rural Ltd

APPROVED, Full Planning and Conservation Area Consent for the large expansion of Newton Place Surgery and Pharmacy by Architects Urban & Rural Ltd

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28th August 2018

A scheme by Urban & Rural Ltd is on the front page.

A scheme by Urban & Rural Ltd is on the front page.

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17th August 2018

Work on the Grade II Listed Georgian Town House completes on site.

Work on the Grade II Listed Georgian Town House completes on site.

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10th August 2018

Urban & Rural Ltd are proud to sponsor the Kent School Of Architecture summer show.

Urban & Rural Ltd are proud to sponsor the Kent School Of Architecture summer show.

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10th August 2018

Urban and Rural Designed Retail Interiors Open to the Public in Two Town Centre Locations

Urban and Rural Designed Retail Interiors Open to the Public in Two Town Centre Locations

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Full Planning granted, 3 unit scheme at Reynolds Farm Guest House

Full Planning granted, 3 unit scheme at Reynolds Farm Guest House

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Planning Granted for 9 Self-Build homes in Brooklands

Planning Granted for 9 Self-Build homes in Brooklands

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First-look, Full Planning has been submitted for a proposed 14 luxury residential apartments on the Bexley Road in South London.

First-look, Full Planning has been submitted for a proposed 14 luxury residential apartments on the Bexley Road in South London.

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17th January 2018

Urban & Rural have secured Full Planning approval for a new one-off luxury family home, located on the White Cliffs of Dover, in the exclusive coastal area of St Margret’s Bay with sea views over the English Channel.

Urban & Rural have secured Full Planning approval for a new one-off luxury family home, located on the White Cliffs of Dover, in the exclusive coastal area of St Margret’s Bay with sea views over the English Channel.

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17th January 2018

Urban & Rural have secured Full Planning and Conservation Area APPROVAL for 10 luxury seafront apartments agreed under delegated powers.

Urban & Rural have secured Full Planning and Conservation Area APPROVAL for 10 luxury seafront apartments agreed under delegated powers.

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12th October 2017

Urban & Rural have secured Full Planning APPROVAL for the change of use of a barn to a new dwelling agreed under delegated powers.

Urban & Rural have secured Full Planning APPROVAL for the change of use of a barn to a new dwelling agreed under delegated powers.

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12th October 2017

Work starts on site for the 9 unit residential development at Plaxdale Green Farm.

Work starts on site for the 9 unit residential development at Plaxdale Green Farm.

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12th October 2017

Urban & Rural have secured Full Planning and Conservation Area APPROVAL for a contemporary family home agreed under delegated powers

Urban & Rural have secured Full Planning and Conservation Area APPROVAL for a contemporary family home agreed under delegated powers

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12th October 2017

Full Planning submitted for the conversion of a disused barn to a family home.

Full Planning submitted for the conversion of a disused barn to a family home.

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9th August 2017

Work continues at Willow Farm

Work continues at Willow Farm

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9th August 2017

Full Planning for two barn conversions Approved

Full Planning for two barn conversions Approved

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9th August 2017

Approved at Planning The old chicken sheds at Plaxdale Green Farm

Approved at Planning The old chicken sheds at Plaxdale Green Farm

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9th August 2017

Urban and Rural are pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Sargood as a new Director

Urban and Rural are pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Sargood as a new Director

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Urban & Rural have secured Full Planning and Conservation Area APPROVAL for a new seafront apartment building.

Urban & Rural have secured Full Planning and Conservation Area APPROVAL for a new seafront apartment building.

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15th March 2017

Architects Urban and Rural Ltd have secured full planning consent for a large luxury new home in harbour town of Whitstable.

Architects Urban and Rural Ltd have secured full planning consent for a large luxury new home in harbour town of Whitstable.

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Large Major Development GRANTED Full Planning approval at Willow Farm

Large Major Development GRANTED Full Planning approval at Willow Farm

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25th February 2017

Urban & Rural make the front page

Urban & Rural make the front page

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15th February 2017

New family home in Whitstable

New family home in Whitstable

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15th December 2016

Full planning has been GRANTED for a specialist Classic VW restoration facility on a farm in Elham, Kent.

Full planning has been GRANTED for a specialist Classic VW restoration facility on a farm in Elham, Kent.

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16th November 2016

Field View House completed on site

Field View House completed on site

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4th November 2016

First Look – Luxury Apartment Building Herne Bay Seafront

First Look – Luxury Apartment Building Herne Bay Seafront

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4th November 2016

Large Major Development Submitted At Willow Farm

Large Major Development Submitted At Willow Farm

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Urban and Rural have secured Full Planning and Listed Building consent for the extension and internal alterations to a Grade II Listed Medieval Hall House.

Urban and Rural have secured Full Planning and Listed Building consent for the extension and internal alterations to a Grade II Listed Medieval Hall House.

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12th April 2016

Luxury new seafront development

Luxury new seafront development

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First look at the proposed 3rd floor extension to a Victorian Townhouse in Clapham

First look at the proposed 3rd floor extension to a Victorian Townhouse in Clapham

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Full planning and listed building consent successfully secured for the large glazed extension to Swan House, a Grade II listed Georgian Town House.

Full planning and listed building consent successfully secured for the large glazed extension to Swan House, a Grade II listed Georgian Town House.

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29th March 2016

Work has completed on site at 7 Chestfield Road.

Work has completed on site at 7 Chestfield Road.

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24th March 2016

Urban and Rural have been appointed to develop a new Orchid House, for a private client in Buckinghamshire.

Urban and Rural have been appointed to develop a new Orchid House, for a private client in Buckinghamshire.

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29th February 2016

The first Urban and Rural Ltd RIBA sign board goes up at Willow Farm this morning.

The first Urban and Rural Ltd RIBA sign board goes up at Willow Farm this morning.

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23rd February 2016

On the drawing board. Mews house sketch scheme

On the drawing board. Mews house sketch scheme

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9th February 2016

Work is going well at Orchard House

Work is going well at Orchard House

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8th February 2016

Urban & Rural releases its new practice branding

Urban & Rural releases its new practice branding

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28th January 2016

Urban & Rural becomes an RIBA Chartered Practice

Urban & Rural becomes an RIBA Chartered Practice

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28th January 2016