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Class Q Consent for Commercial Glasshouse
“A recent appeal case that allowed the conversion of a commercial glasshouse at Nailsbourne, near Taunton, as Class Q permitted development has
Description of Development
“When a planning application is made, there is a requirement to describe details of the proposed development. This is an important step
Implementation of Planning Consents
“Two contrasting approaches from different Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) have caused us recently to consider what works are required to implement a
Defra launches future farm resilience fund
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Future Farming Resilience Fund will provide support to farmers and land managers as
Environmental protection
Our full range of environmental protection products are being put to good use. We spotted this excellent demonstration in the press this
New Dwellings in National Parks
“Of all locations in England and Wales, National Parks have the highest level of protection against new development. In the case of
Residential conversion of commercial, business and service premises
On 1 August 2021, a new permitted development right (PDR), Class MA, will take effect that will allow the residential change of
Parish Council comments on planning applications
“The viral internet sensation of the meetings of Handforth Parish Council, and a recent appeal decision, has reminded us of the important
Pre-commencement conditions
“We have had several cases recently involving non-compliance with pre-commencement conditions in a planning consent”, says Brian Dinnis of Acorn Rural Property
Class Q refusals
“Possibly because we have a reputation for finding solutions and resolving problems, we have had several enquiries recently from applicants who have
Removal of holiday use restrictions
“Possibly because of the increasing impact of the Government’s COVID-19 restrictions on the rural economy, we have had a number of enquiries
Use classes
“We have used quite a bit of ink discussing the permitted development rights that allow the change of use of some agricultural