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Countryside Stewardship claim window
The claim window for existing Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreements is now open. The claim deadline is 15 May, after which
Council tax premium
In a move aimed at discouraging empty properties and holiday home ownership the government has announced that it is introducing legislation to
Extension of APR
As called for in the Rock Review, and following the call for evidence and consultation that was announced last year, the Chancellor,
Planning permission granted for two detached homes and a private workshop
Acorn Rural Property Consultants is pleased to share that we have obtained full planning permission for two detached dwellings, garages and a
More funding and measures to support farmers
On 20 February 2024, the Prime Minister and the Environment Secretary announced the following measures to support the farming industry, which include
Planning permission secured for five dwellings in the countryside
Acorn Rural Property Consultants has secured full planning permission for five superb, detached dwellings in the countryside in Somerset as an alternative
Biodiversity net gain comes into force
“On 12 February 2024, the delivery of a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) became a statutory requirement for new applications
New planning rules for short term lets
Almost a year ago we pointed out the Government’s consultation on introducing a new planning use class for short-term lets and associated
Class Q approval obtained for five dwellings
Acorn Rural Property Consultants has successfully obtained Class Q approval for the conversion of an agricultural building under the Class Q permitted
Certificate of lawfulness obtained for unrestricted dwelling in the countryside
Acorn Rural Property Consultants has obtained a certificate of lawfulness for an unrestricted dwelling in the countryside. Planning permission had been granted
Poultry farmers succeed in Judicial Review
Our last post on the bird flu outbreak was in October 2022 when the Government announced its improved compensation scheme aimed at
SFI and CS update
“The Defra Secretary of State, The Rt. Hon Steve Barclay MP has issued a letter to farmers following his address at the