Unlocking Land,
Shaping Places,
Building Futures
Expert strategy that converts potential into planning approvals and delivered schemes
Using local insight, strong relationships and a pragmatic approach, we help bring forward land for new high-quality residential and mixed-use neighbourhoods.
Our focus is delivering better outcomes for our partners, while creating a positive and lasting legacy for the communities where development happens.
Land Promotion
We help landowners secure planning permission and maximise land value for residential and mixed-use development.
Advisory
Providing pre-planning residential consultancy, combining market insight and planning expertise to de-risk sites and unlock value.
Acquisition & Disposal
We deliver trusted acquisition and disposal strategies, matching buyers and sellers to secure smooth, timely land transactions and maximise returns.
15+
Years experience
South East
Geographic focus
1500+
Homes promoted
300+
Acres controlled
We have a number of live projects on with Rurban Estates. Their personable approach makes them a joy to work with whilst their attention to detail, dedication and rigorous commitment to quality placemaking are to be applauded. Rurban’s clear vision for each project, combined with a deep understanding of both the planning process and local need, translates into quality proposals being advanced through planning. Their ability to problem-solve effectively and collaboratively, tackling challenges head-on, allows the entire project team to overcome complexities with success.
— Mark Bewsey, Director, DHA Planning
Rurban Estates have provided Cherwell District Council with clear, independent and commercially focused development advice on complex strategic growth and infrastructure projects. Their expertise in planning, viability, infrastructure and project management, together with their collaborative engagement with developers, Oxfordshire County Council and Homes England, has helped align stakeholders, address key blockers and drive meaningful progress on strategically important schemes.
— Julia Harrington, Head of Regeneration and Economic Growth, Cherwell DC
Matt’s proactive, efficient approach to securing contracts and planning permissions has consistently impressed us as landowners. His diligent navigation of the contracting and planning process, combined with strong team leadership, accelerated planning approvals and enabled the swift sale and subsequent build-out of two of our land holdings. By carefully balancing our landowner interests with those of other stakeholders, he maximised both returns and community value - delivering over 375 sustainable homes with supporting infrastructure.
— Landowner (C&S Associates)
Rurban Estates stand out for both the quality of their advice and the way they work with landowners and advisers alike. Their approach is commercial, measured and tailored to individual landowner requirements, with a clear understanding of planning risk and long-term value. From an agent’s perspective, they are a partner we are confident recommending to clients owning land.
— Justin May, Landowner Agent
Matt took the initiative to engage with us as landowners, highlighting the planning potential of our site. With efficiency and professionalism, he and his team worked closely with us to negotiate a tailored agreement before assembling and leading a skilled team of consultants. Through a collaborative and strategic approach, they navigated the site's unique challenges and nuanced local planning policies with precision. The result was a successfully secured planning consent for the comprehensive redevelopment of our previously-developed site, delivering over 150 new homes—an exemplar of thoughtful design balanced with optimisation of financial returns.
— William Fellows – Landowner, Palace Street Developments
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