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Agricultural to residential change of use
“In response to the inconsistent approach of Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to the interpretation and application of the Permitted Development Rights (PDRs)
10 years on – and Land is still cheaper than carpet
“In September 2005 Acorn Rural Property Consultants (then the Taunton office of Carver Knowles) ran various articles that we are still reminded
What is vacant building credit?
“Last month we explained the changes to national planning policy that offer the opportunity to bring forward small scale housing development, including
New Permitted Development Rights for Agricultural Buildings
“The Government has announced the implementation of new permitted development rights (PDRs) which will enable buildings no longer suitable or needed for
Unnecessary Use of Section 106 Planning Agreements
Many local planning authorities (LPAs) seek to use Section 106 Agreements to tie worker dwellings and other buildings to entire farm units
Rural Planning Opportunities
Every farm has buildings, ranging from traditional barns to steel frame structures, many of which are suitable for re use for a
Farmer’s victory against the RPA
Acorn Rural Property Consultants have recently won a Stage 2 appeal against the RPA resulting in a saving to their client of
Increased Buyer Activity
John Dawe-Lane at Acorn Rural Property Consultants reports on current market conditions for farm properties and suggests that, “despite the general economic
Changes to Nitrate Vunerable Zones
“All farmers affected by the proposed changes to Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) boundaries should have recently received notification of this from Defra”