Planning Permission on Your Farm

How do we look to achieve planning permission on your farm?

At Foxes Rural, we understand that, as a farmer, your goal is to secure planning permission for your farm efficiently and expeditiously, without the complexities of the planning system.

To achieve this, you require a straightforward and proven method that maximizes your chances of a successful planning permission outcome. The challenge lies in the overwhelming paperwork, a labyrinth of legislation, and an unclear path to obtaining planning permission. This complexity can lead to confusion, hindering your exploration and potential maximisation of planning proposals on your farm.

We firmly believe that the process of submitting planning applications should be simple and hassle-free for farmers. Our approach involves presenting planning applications in a clear, easily understandable format that takes into account planning issues before submission. This way, you are spared from the tedious task of sifting through endless planning documents, allowing you to invest your time in running your farm effectively.

95% success rate for planning applications submitted in the past 12 months

Here’s how we do it:

Instead of you having to waste time trying to comprehend the planning system on your farm, you can get hours back to work on your farm business.

We appraise your farm as a whole and evaluate the planning history in the context of your planning strategy and objectives.
Prepare a comprehensive and well considered planning application which pre-empts the core planning issues that are likely to arise with your application.
Work with you as the farmer in a timely manner to get the application submitted.
Co-ordinate with the Local Planning Authority during the submission stage of the application.

Browse our mini video series

Biodiversity Net Gain

20 sec

Katie Greengrass of Foxes Rural explains how Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) impacts farm planning applications and permitted development #bng #biodiversity #biodiversitynetgain #farming #planningforsuccess

Class Q

55sec

In this mini video about permitted development rights on farms, Guy French of Foxes Rural sets out the planning process for Class Q barn conversions from agricultural use to residential use.

1,000 sq.m floor limit every 2 years

1 min

In this mini video about permitted development rights on farms, Guy French of Foxes Rural explains that the agricultural buildings are limited to 1,000 sq.m cumulatively every 2 years.

Our Unique Permitted Development guarantee

We guarantee to give you a unique and energetic planning service specifically for you as a farmer and guarantee to have any farm related permitted development planning application submitted to the Local Planning Authority within 28 days of being instructed.

Our Planning Guides

We instructed the services of Foxes Rural to oversee the planning application process for a multi-purpose agricultural building. This structure is designed to accommodate both farm machinery and a dedicated farm office, contributing significantly to the expansion of our current farmyard facilities.

Ed Ford - Childerditch Farms Partner

I worked with Foxes Rural relating to a planning application for our a new agricultural building and farm access. Melanie came out to the farm to inspect in a swift manner and we achieve permission within a matter of weeks. A very swift and efficient service where I was kept well informed during the planning process. We also worked with Foxes Rural in respect of the change of use of agricultural buildings to commercial and they swiftly resolved issues with the planning officer which facilitated the move of the new tenant and achieved the approval within the agreed timeframe.

Andrew Fairley - Henry Fairley and Son Limited Farmer

Over the last six years Guy and Melanie have helped secure multiple planning permissions for us. They are always a pleasure to work with and to date have had a 100% success rate in what we have set out to achieve. These have included new barns for arable, equine and storage, as well as residential extensions and refurbishment. The Foxes approach is always pragmatic and realistic to achieving a successful planning outcome. I would highly recommend their services.

Essex Farmer

Melanie worked with us to prepare a Class R change of use of one of our pole barns to commercial. This was a permitted development application and Melanie came up with an innovative way of approaching the application and the change of use. We have now completed the building which is providing diversified income for our farming enterprise.

Wendy French - A R French & Son Farmer

I instructed Foxes Rural to undertake planning for a new farm yard and grain store on our farm. Guy came up with the solution of applying for both of these proposals using our permitted development rights rather than full planning. Melanie handled the preparation and submission of our application and within a matter of weeks from issuing instructions I received approvals for both proposals. The applications were comprehensively drafted and the company had an excellent understanding of how the planning process works on farms.

Robert Chamley - J W Chamley & Son Farmer

We instructed Guy and his team to prepare a planning application for the relocation of our business to the Tendring District. We had outgrown our previous unit and wanted to relocate to a rural location which gives us space to expand. The planning application for the commercial change of use for an agricultural building was submitted quickly and efficiently. The application had a number of issues that arose following its submission based on concerns from the planning officer. Guy co-ordinated these issues very quickly and found solutions on our behalf to overcome these to enable us to have the planning consent we needed for the operation of our business. This planning permission has enabled our business to implement rapid growth plans and there has been significant value in the permission that Foxes Rural achieved for us.

Matthew Amodio - Amobox Ltd Director

I started working with Foxes Rural two years ago on a planning application for an Agricultural Grain and Straw Store. Melanie has since achieved permission for us on multiple projects and assisted us through a retrospective planning application. Her unique and novel approach to the planning justification led to permission being granted on land we have wanted to develop since moving to the farm 20 years ago.

Farmer in Kent