Feb

27

What is the difference between Green Belt and Greenfield?

Feb 27, 2024

The term "Green Belt" should never be confused with "Greenfield". These are not the same thing!

This article will help you to understand the difference which is extremely important in planning terms. The Green Belt forms part of the National Planning Policy Framework planning policy whilst Greenfield is a topographical description of land which is being considered for future development.


Feb

20

Do you need planning for a new agricultural gateway?

Feb 20, 2024

If you are creating a new gateway onto a road classified as A, B or C, then you will need planning consent from your local planning authority.

However, if the lane or track is unclassified, permission is not required unless substantial engineering works are involved such as soil excavation and/or bank excavation.

Feb

13

IAgSA Annual Conference 2024

Feb 13, 2024

We are delighted that Hannah Moule, Founder of The Rural Planning Co will be speaking at the IAgSA Annual Conference this year.

IAgSA is the Institute of Agricultural Secretaries & Administrators. Incorporated in 1967, this is a professional organisation whose members offer a wide range of services to farming and rural businesses in the UK. IAgSA is respected throughout the farming and rural business industry.

This year the IAgSA conference is being hosted by the Derbyshire branch and is entitled "What now?" and is being held from 1st March to 3rd March 2024.

Feb

05

Grab a slice of Wychavon Rural Fund

Feb 05, 2024

Are you in a rural area within the district of Wychavon?

Rural businesses and communities can now apply for a new round of the Wychavon Rural Fund. You need to be quick as the deadline for expressions of interest is the 26th February 2024.

The money can be used by small or micro businesses in rural areas, including farmers, to diversify into other sectors and grow tourism. The money can only be used to fund physical projects such as new buildings or renovations and not for staff or day-to day running costs.

If you need help with the planning, give us a call!

Feb

02

Is Class Q a postcode lottery?

Feb 02, 2024

Introduced in 2014, Class Q is the right to change the use of agricultural building to residential, without the need for planning permission.

It sounds simple, but the sting is that there is a "prior approval notification" that needs to be submitted, setting out and submitting to the local planning authority as to why and how the proposal meets the criteria.

This is subjective and councils are deciding on these cases, in some instances with completely different outcomes.

Take a look at this news article for winners and losers in the Class Q postcode lottery...