The claim window for existing Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreements is now open. The claim deadline is 15 May, after which date late claim penalties will apply.
The transfer window for transferring delinked payments is also open and those who wish to transfer some or all of their delinked payments to another business must do so by 10 May.
Planning policy has long required special justification for isolated homes in the countryside. The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) identifies limited
Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is an established part of the planning system. Subject to statutory exemptions, development is generally required to achieve
On 17 August 2026, the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published and came into immediate effect for planning decisions. It
