Videos

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

Big Changes for Planning on Farms from 21 May 2024

30 sec

Discover the latest government updates to permitted development farm planning rules taking effect on 21 May 2024! In this video, we delve into the significant changes that could transform your agricultural operations. Here's what's new:




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.

Class R Rights

In this mini video about permitted development rights on farms, Guy French of Foxes Rural explains about changing the use of agricultural buildings on your farm to a flexible commercial use under the Class R permitted development right.

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.