Woman who failed to comply with unlawful green belt stable enforcement notice fined £160,000 A woman who failed to comply with an enforcement notice seeking to remove stables that were built unlawfully on green belt land has been ordered by a court to pay a total of £167,428. By Toby Porter – Planning Resource Daily…. Read more
We have given a donation to this great charity Global Make Some Noise With your support, Global’s Make Some Noise can help people who don’t have a safe place to call home, people who are struggling with their mental health or caring for loved ones, people who live on their own and are socially isolated,… Read more
Arguably one of the biggest equestrian planning challenges is that of all-weather riding surfaces. Equestrian development does not come under permitted developments and any works to take place on private land outside the curtilage of a house will require a full planning application to be made to the local council. This can be a rigorous… Read more
We are pleased to see the National Planning Policy Framework is updated with both the National Design Guide, and the National Model Design Code adopted alongside. We truly appreciate a shift in focus on design quality and climate change, in particular the paragraph 131 which requires new streets to be tree-lined in recognition that trees… Read more
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Hartpury Equine. The new sponsorship deal includes class sponsorship at the NAF Five Star Hartpury Festival of Dressage (7-11 July) and NAF Five Star Hartpury Showjumping Spectacular (22-25 July), and cross country fence sponsorship at the NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials (11-15 August)…. Read more
The background documents to the Queen’s Speech 2021 clearly acknowledges that the current planning system does not lead to enough homes being built, and that the increasingly expensive housing is a result of a long-term and persistent undersupply. And so, within the next parliamentary session, the Government promises us to bring some radical changes to… Read more
When considering a planning application, the countryside varies from that in urban areas. Farms Farms are usually controlled by the same planning rules as buildings in towns and cities, but the rules on permitted development mean that some changes to farm buildings do not require planning permission. Farming operations – growing crops or raising livestock… Read more
If you are using your agricultural land for equestrian purposes, your Local Authority could take enforcement action against you. Therefore it is important you know the difference and the limitations of use on your land. If you rent land you can become liable for the breach depending on the agreement in place. Therefore, to keep… Read more
5 reasons why you should go for a walk today 1. Improve your fitness If you are trying to get fit, start by walking. Walking is one of the easiest (and free!) ways to get active and improve fitness. Not only can it help you lose some weight, regular walking at a brisk pace will… Read more
If you are heading out for an Easter walk this weekend, make sure you do your bit to protect the countryside. ? Respect everyone – Be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside – Leave gates and property as you find them – Do not block access to gateways or driveways… Read more
We were super excited to see one of our projects on the new BBC1 programme – This Is My House. Did you guess who the owner is? The first episode introduced us to four people all claiming to be called Fern. Of course, only one of the Ferns was the real owner. Fern, a former… Read more
Following on from the public consultation and subsequent three-month postponement in September 2016, Cotswold District Council have made the momentous decision to approve outline planning permission for Bathurst Development Limited’s (BDL) 2,350 new homes in Chesterton, Cirencester. After over 600 objections to the application and 13 hours of debate, 17 councillors voted to recommend the… Read more
