We have this week won an Appeal decision that allows the re-contouring of grazing land using inert soils and clays which will enable a small family farm in Buckinghamshire to diversify into planting an orchard with a view to starting an apple juice business. Whilst the Inspector concluded that the scheme went against the adopted […]
We are pleased to announce that David Jackson has qualified as an Associate Chartered Surveyor
We are pleased to announce the promotion of David Jackson to Associate Director
Government to Amend Planning Guidance for Certain Types of Rural Development
The Government consulted on rural planning issues last year and as a result propose to amend rural planning guidance to ensure that certain types of rural development are given appropriate, positive consideration within the planning system. Those developments that are to be given increased support include on farm reservoir development, polytunnels, farm shops and conversion […]
The Environment Bank and Trading Environmental Credits
Very few landowners appear to be aware that they can register their farm or estate with the Environment Bank who will then attempt to match landowners with developers who need to carry out some form of ecological or environmental mitigation as a condition of their development. Many rural estate owners and farmers have already carried […]
