https://foxesrural.co.uk/ No generalist commentary. Just straight farm planning advice from the consultants who do it every day. Class Q, Class R, diversification and agricultural permitted development. en-GB Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0100 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:18:39 +0100 https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/planning-fees-rising-by-up-to-30-from-8-december-what-it-means-for-farmers Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0100 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. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/rural-exception-sites-what-the-fabian-societys-housing-report-means-for-farmers Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0100 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. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/how-we-bought-a-100ft-x-40ft-farm-shed-for-26k-instead-of-60k Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0100 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. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/farm-diversification-without-planning-permission Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0100 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. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/andy-burnham-as-prime-minister-what-it-could-mean-for-uk-farmers Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0100 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. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/enforcement-notice-on-your-farm-a-4-step-checklist Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0100 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. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/5-things-you-can-build-on-your-farm-without-planning-permission Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0100 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. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/farm-productivity-planning-reform-the-defra-roadmap-investment-opportunity Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:18:00 +0100 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. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/elm-schemes-farm-planning-what-defras-roadmap-means-for-sustainable-farming Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:18:00 +0100 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. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/farm-business-resilience-how-defras-roadmap-helps-you-plan-for-an-uncertain-future Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:18:00 +0100 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. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/defras-farming-roadmap-2050-what-it-means-for-farm-planning Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0100 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. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/starmer-resigns-what-it-could-mean-for-farm-planning Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0100 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.