Those following the introduction of the amended Class Q and other permitted development rights specific to the development and re-use of agricultural buildings may be interested in reading today’s post on Defra’s farming blog which provides an insight on what Defra considers to be the policy aims of the changes that will come into effect from 21 May 2024.
Targeted BNG exemption for residential brownfield development
Hard on the heels of the recent announcement on exemptions from mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for smaller sites – on
11 May 2026
