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# Strategic Planning

## Unlocking potential

![cottage-farm-2](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cottage-farm-2.webp?noresize&width=1250&height=1221&name=cottage-farm-2.webp)

## Overview

Working with landowners and private clients, Butler + Duke develop tailored planning strategies that respond to the unique opportunities of each site. From initial appraisal through to planning approval, our team manages the process with a clear understanding of design, policy and commercial viability.

Combining in-house architectural expertise with practical development experience, we identify opportunities across rural sites, existing buildings and strategic land, creating thoughtful schemes that balance value, quality and long-term success.

"We approach every project individually, balancing planning opportunity, commercial value and design quality. By understanding each site's constraints, context and potential, we create developments that maximise value while remaining rooted in place."

 Alex Cade

 Director / Architect

![Screenshot 2026-06-18 135832](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-18%20135832.png?noresize&width=459&height=352&name=Screenshot%202026-06-18%20135832.png)

## See our work

[View all Projects](https://www.butlerandduke.com/all-developments)

## [![WIZ\_24032 - PV001 - SITE - D01](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WIZ_24032%20-%20PV001%20-%20SITE%20-%20D01.png?noresize&width=800&height=800&name=WIZ_24032%20-%20PV001%20-%20SITE%20-%20D01.png) View THE VALE OF WHITE HORSE Home Farm A former dairy farm reimagined through a considered planning strategy, creating eight homes that reflect the character and evolution of a traditional Oxfordshire farmstead.](https://www.butlerandduke.com/completed/home-farm-planning)

![The Stables](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_339943248.png?noresize&width=1856&height=1855&name=AdobeStock_339943248.png)

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WEST OXFORDSHIRE

## The Stables

A strategic review of an underutilised rural site, exploring opportunities to repurpose existing agricultural buildings and create new value through a considered planning approach.

![WIZ\_26006 - MV01 - D02 - TALLER](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WIZ_26006%20-%20MV01%20-%20D02%20-%20TALLER.png?noresize&width=1798&height=1798&name=WIZ_26006%20-%20MV01%20-%20D02%20-%20TALLER.png)

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SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE

## Oxford Road

A sensitive infill development of four detached homes, unlocking the potential of Grey Belt land through a considered planning strategy and contextual design approach.

## Our tailored approach

Every site requires a different approach. Butler + Duke work with landowners and private clients to create tailored planning strategies, from early opportunities through to securing consent and unlocking long-term value. 

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  ### Promotion agreements
  
   A collaborative route to securing planning consent and unlocking land value.
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  ### Option agreements
  
   Securing land rights ahead of planning, on terms that work for both parties.
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  ### Subject to planning
  
   A conditional path to sale, structured around achieving the right consent.
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  ### Consultancy
  
   Independent advice to guide landowners and clients through the planning process.

## Design. Planning. Delivery.

Unlike traditional land promoters, Butler + Duke bring together architectural design, planning strategy and construction experience within one team. Our in-house expertise allows us to identify opportunities early, understand commercial viability and create carefully considered developments that respond to their context.

With experience across Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties, we combine local planning knowledge with a practical understanding of construction and delivery, ensuring every opportunity is approached with creativity, care and long-term value in mind.

![WIZ\_26006 - MV01 - D02 - TALLER](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WIZ_26006%20-%20MV01%20-%20D02%20-%20TALLER.png?noresize&width=1798&height=1798&name=WIZ_26006%20-%20MV01%20-%20D02%20-%20TALLER.png)

## Start the conversation

Every successful project begins with understanding the opportunity. If you have land or buildings with potential, our team would be happy to discuss the next steps.

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