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, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:52:53 +0100 https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/own-farmland-next-to-a-village-new-nppf-rules-could-make-it-your-most-valuable-asset Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100 New NPPF rules give farmers with village-edge or infill land a real chance to add housing, diversify and boost long-term farm value. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/fence-heights-and-permitted-development-rights-for-farms Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:29:00 +0100 Farmers can build agricultural fences up to 2m high under permitted development — but the limit drops to 1m next to a highway. Here's what it means for your farm. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/nppf-2026-update-what-the-new-planning-rules-mean-for-farmers Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0100 New NPPF rules in force from 17 August 2026 strengthen national backing for farm diversification, Green Belt exceptions, worker housing, edge-of-village sites and on-farm reservoirs. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/class-r-permitted-development-for-farm-buildings-why-it-wont-give-you-class-h-rights Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0100 Class R lets farmers convert redundant farm buildings without full planning, but it won't give you Class H rights to extend later. https://foxesrural.co.uk/blog/drought-and-farm-planning-what-you-can-build-without-permission Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0100 This summer's drought is a wake-up call for farm water planning. Here's what permitted development already lets you build. 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.