Aug
10
BNG just got easier for smaller projects
Aug 10, 2026
BNG Just Got Easier
Did you previously decide BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain) made your project too costly or complicated to pursue? It might be worth taking another look.
Have you recently been granted permission for something that would now qualify as exempt? It's worth checking whether there is a way to revisit this under the new rules.
Jul
09
Could your farm buildings be earning their keep?
Jul 09, 2026
In this practical webinar, The Rural Planning Co will explain how Class R Permitted Development works, when it can be used, and the issues that commonly affect planning applications for commercial uses.
If you are considering converting redundant agricultural buildings into workshops, storage units or offices, this session will help you understand the opportunities and avoid costly mistakes.
Register here: Webinar: Letting out farm buildings for commercial use
Jun
18
Register for our next webinar on Tuesday 30th June at 11am
Jun 18, 2026
Don't forget to register for our next webinar on Tuesday 30th June from 11am to 12pm.
If you have a barn that you are considering converting then this is a must watch webinar.
Jun
04
The CLA Big Breakfast is another sell out!
Jun 04, 2026
It's another sell out!
We are delighted to sponsor the CLA Midlands Big Breakfast 2026 for the third year running as we return to the Royal Three Counties Show on Friday 12th June.
Hannah Moule, Angela Cantrill and Sally Moore, all experienced Planning Consultants on our team, will be available after the event to chat with you about your planning related projects, before you head out to the show.
May
26
What the new planning framework will mean for farmers and rural business
May 26, 2026
The final version of a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is due to be published in the summer.
Hannah Moule, Planning Consultant at The Rural Planning Co talks to the Farmers Weekly about the implications of the imminent changes.
