The government is exploring a raft of changes that planning experts say could be very positive for farmers and the wider rural economy. Permitted development rights (PDRs) are designed to make it ...

The rural sector is an important part of the UK economy in terms of its ability to contribute to food security, boost rural housing and provide opportunities to tackle climate change. Post-Brexit, ...

Landowners could unlock greater money-making potential with Class Q buildings after a key planning case set an appeal precedent. Hannah Moule, director at the Rural Planning Co, explained that Class Q ...

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The Planning Authority has issued for public consultation a draft Rural Policy and Design Guidance which seeks to review the 2014 policy. The proposed policy document provides a clearer interpretation ...