Agricultural Development & Rural Planning

Farm Diversification, Rural Employment and Housing

According to the UK Parliament Fact File (January 2020), rural areas make up 90% of England and 71% of the UK landmass is agricultural land.

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Against this backdrop, planning is a critical part of the rural economy.

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Bluestone Planning is experienced in advising farmers, landowners, developers and businesses in relation to the management of their rural assets.

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In particular, we can advise on the following:

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• Agricultural permitted development rights and new farm buildings

• Rural enterprise and diversification

• Rural business parks

• Conversion of rural buildings (including Class Q / residential conversions)

• Rural workers dwellings and new farmhouses

• Horticultural operations

• Advice on agricultural appraisals and viability assessments

• Land promotion

• Green and blue infrastructure

• Renewable Energy

• Biodiversity and net gain

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Our staff expertise includes membership of the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants.

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