Permitted development rights on your farm

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

At Foxes Rural, we understand that farmers aim to secure planning permission for their farms smoothly and swiftly, bypassing the complications of the planning system.

To achieve this, you require a straightforward and proven method that enhances your likelihood of a successful planning permission outcome. The challenge lies in the overwhelming paperwork, navigating a minefield of planning legislation, and an unclear path to obtaining planning permission. This complexity can lead to confusion, potentially limiting your exploration and maximization of planning proposals for your farm.

We firmly believe that submitting planning applications should be uncomplicated and stress-free for farmers. Our approach involves presenting planning applications in a straightforward and easy-to-understand format tailored to your farm, taking into account planning issues before submission. This means you shouldn't have to invest time in deciphering extensive planning documents when that time could be better spent running your farm.

We'll handle the process, allowing you to focus on the operations of your farm.

Here’s how we do it:

Rather than spending time deciphering the intricacies of the planning system on your farm, you can reclaim those hours to invest in advancing your farm business.

Submit your enquiry and we handle the hassle of the planning system
95% success rate for planning applications that we submit
In house CAD design and architectural services

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