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Countryside Productivity Scheme open for applications
The Countryside Productivity Scheme opened for applications on 1 August 2017 for foresters for projects to improve productivity, and arable farmers and
Residential change of use of light industrial buildings
On 1 October 2017, a new class of permitted development (Class PA) will come into force that will allow the residential change
Unlocking the potential of farm buildings
Many farmers will be familiar with ‘Class Q’ permitted development rights that allow the change of use of agricultural buildings to residential
RICS Publishes Arbitration Guidance
Mark Sanders is a contributing author to the new guidance note on rural arbitrations recently published by the RICS. Sanders welcomed the
Planning permission for reconstruction of collapsed building for business use in AONB
Planning permission has been secured by Acorn Rural Property Consultants for the reconstruction of a collapsed traditional barn for business use in
Agricultural workers’ dwelling approved
Acorn Rural Property Consultants has obtained planning permission for a second agricultural workers’ dwelling on a farm in the Exmoor National Park. After the
Agricultural occupancy conditions
“A recent case for a client of ours serves as a useful reminder that, in certain circumstances, development that has been carried
Small Dairy Farmers Scheme open for applications
The Small Dairy Farmers Scheme opened for applications on 24 April 2017. The scheme offers a one off payment to eligible farmers who apply for
Don’t miss out on RDPE capital grants for growth in rural areas
“Defra recently launched a £120 million package of grant funding under the RDPE Growth Programme for projects that create jobs and growth
Removal of Section 106 agreement
Acorn Rural Property Consultants achieves another excellent result for a Client by successfully removing a Section 106 agreement tying an agricultural holding
Planning condition prevents change of use under the GPDO
On 27 March 2017, the Court of Appeal decision in Dunnett Investments Ltd v SSCLG confirmed a planning condition that stated an
Class Q approval
Acorn Rural Property Consultants has successfully obtained planning approval under Class Q permitted development rights for the conversion of a dutch barn to