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Planning Fees Rising by Up to 30% from 8 December: What It Means for Farmers
Planning fees in England can rise by up to 30% from 8 December 2026. Here's what the changes mean for farm businesses and building projects.
Rural Exception Sites: What the Fabian Society's Housing Report Means for Farmers
The Fabian Society's new report reveals a 61% fall in rural exception site homes since 2015-16. Here's what it means for farmers and landowners.
How We Bought a 100ft x 40ft Farm Shed for £26k Instead of £60k
A bespoke quote came in at £60,000. By using permitted development and an off-the-shelf offer shed, we built the same 100ft x 40ft livestock building for £26,500. Here's exactly how.
Farm Diversification Without Planning Permission
Class Q, Class R, glamping and rooftop solar all sit within permitted development right now. Here's what's changing — and why the timing matters.
Andy Burnham as Prime Minister: What It Could Mean for UK Farmers
Andy Burnham is the frontrunner to become the next Labour leader and Prime Minister. Here's what a Burnham government could mean for UK farm businesses, planning, and rural policy.
Enforcement Notice on Your Farm: A 4-Step Checklist
Received an enforcement notice on your farm? Don't ignore it. Here are the four things you need to do immediately to protect your position.
5 Things You Can Build on Your Farm Without Planning Permission
Most farmers aren't using their permitted development rights. Here are five things you can build or convert on your holding right now — no planning application required.
Farm Business Resilience: How DEFRA's Roadmap Helps You Plan for an Uncertain Future
DEFRA's Farming Roadmap 2050 sets out how English farmers can build resilience against climate, market and policy shocks. Here's what it means for your farm planning strategy.
ELM Schemes & Farm Planning: What DEFRA's Roadmap Means for Sustainable Farming
DEFRA's Farming Roadmap 2050 reshapes Environmental Land Management. Here's what English farmers need to know about ELM, sustainable land use and farm planning.
Farm Productivity & Planning Reform: The DEFRA Roadmap Investment Opportunity
DEFRA's Farming Roadmap 2050 names planning reform as key to farm productivity. Here's what that means for English farmers investing in buildings, diversification and growth.
DEFRA's Farming Roadmap 2050: What It Means for Farm Planning
On 24 June 2026, DEFRA published its Farming Roadmap 2050. Here's what it means for your farm and your planning strategy — explained in plain English.
Starmer Resigns: What It Could Mean for Farm Planning
Keir Starmer has now resigned. Andy Burnham is the frontrunner to replace him. Here's what the leadership change could mean for farm planning in England.