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Explore our video series about planning permissions and permitted development rights on your farm

Robert Strathern Fairfields Farm Crisps

90 sec

We visited Robert Strathern at Fairfields Farm one of our longest standing and most innovative clients. Based in the heart of the Colne Valley, Robert and his team are doing things differently.

From planting potatoes to producing award winning crisps, Fairfields handles the full process on-sit, including their impressive anaerobic digestion (AD) facility, which turns waste into renewable energy and fertiliser. It’s a brilliant example of circular farming and sustainable growth.

We’re proud to have worked with Fairfields on securing planning for new buildings and agricultural infrastructure – helping their business evolve without the usual planning headaches.

If you're a next gen farmer thinking about expanding your operation whether it’s storage, processing, or renewables, we’d love to help.

Foxes Rural specialises in planning permission for agricultural buildings across Essex and beyond. Whether it’s permitted development or full planning, we make the process smooth and straightforward.

Planning changed everything for Ed Ford

45 sec

Don’t Get Left Behind – Secure Your Farm’s Future with Planning Permission! 

Meet Ed Ford of Childerditch Farms. He’s not just farming – he’s future-proofing. From new agricultural buildings to vital infrastructure, Ed turned his vision into reality with the right planning permission. 

At Foxes Rural, we made it simple for him. But the real question is – are you missing out?

Ready to Turn Your Farmland into Something Unforgettable?

30 sec

Sometimes, it’s not just about farming. It’s about dreaming. About looking at your land and seeing more than just soil and crops – seeing a legacy. 

James Butterfield did exactly that. In 2020, when the world seemed to stand still, he planted a vineyard at Bretts Hall. Some thought it was risky, even crazy. But to James, it was a chance to create something unforgettable.

Biodiversity Net Gain and How it Affects Farm Planning

30 sec

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is now mandatory on all full planning applications in the UK and affects a number of applications for farmers.  Mel and Katie explain a bit about BNG and how it works

The General Election and Planning Rules for Farmers

20 sec

Farmers need to be aware of likely changes to farm planning with the UK general election 

Class R Agricultural to Commercial

20 sec

Class R is explained in this video by Melanie of Foxes Rural Ltd.  You can now convert up to 1,000 sq.m of agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial use

New Class Q Rights

10 sec

Melanie explains how to convert up to 10 houses on your farm using the new Class Q legislation. 

10% automatic farm building extensions

10 sec

In this video Melanie explains how 10% extensions are automatically permitted for all existing farm buildings.

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

25 metres from trunk or classified road

1 min

In this mini video about permitted development rights on farms, Melanie Bingham-Wallis of Foxes Rural explains that new agricultural buildings must be located a minimum of 25 metres from a trunk or classified road.  Where a road is unclassified the development can fall within 25 metres of the road.

Minimum holding size 5 hectares

1 min

In this mini video about permitted development rights on farms, Guy French of Foxes Rural explains that the minimum holding size for new agricultural development is 5 hectares.

Listed Buildings

1 min

In this mini video about permitted development rights on farms, Melanie Bingham-Wallis of Foxes Rural explains about how listed buildings are treated on farms using the prior approval procedure.

Offsetting Class Q rights when erecting agricultural buildings

30 sec

In this mini video about permitted development rights on farms, Melanie Bingham-Wallis of Foxes Rural explains how applying for a residential conversion on your farm using Class Q permitted development rights would offset your agricultural permitted development rights for 10 years.

Planning for Farm Reservoirs

40 sec

In this mini video about permitted development rights on farms, Guy French of Foxes Rural explains the types of permitted development in the context of planning for farm reservoirs.

Design Materials

1min

In this mini video about permitted development rights on farms, Guy French of Foxes Rural explains the different types of design materials that are commonplace for agricultural buildings on farms

Farm Tracks

40sec

In this mini video about permitted development rights on farms, Guy French of Foxes Rural explains about planning permission and permitted development for farm tracks.

Top Tips for Planning on your Farm

50sec

In this mini video about permitted development rights on farms, Melanie Bingham-Wallis of Foxes Rural sets out the top tips for a successful planning application on your farm.

Achieve permission for new commercial buildings on your farm

20 sec

In this video, Guy French from Foxes Rural guides viewers through the company's approach to obtaining planning consent for new commercial buildings on farms. Foxes Rural employs either permitted development rights or pursues full planning permission to secure the necessary approvals for clients interested in such projects.


Amobox Testimonial

1 min

Matthew Amodio of Amobox provides a testimonial about his experience of working with Foxes Rural.

Foxes Rural worked with Amobox and the farmer who was the landlord to prepare a planning application for a change of use from agricultural to B2 heavy industrial commercial.

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