Important Points to Consider When Starting An Ostrich Farming Venture

Planning Permission on December 30th, 2011 No Comments

Important Points to Consider When Starting An Ostrich Farming Venture

Article by Alan Stables

Apart from having the necessary land, when starting an ostrich farming venture you will need to consider labor requirements, adequate water supplies and any local and national regulations. On top of all that you need to consider if you can afford not only the start up costs, but also the monthly maintenance costs.

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The renovation of abandoned farm buildings can provide crucial extra revenue

Planning Permission on December 26th, 2011 No Comments

The renovation of abandoned farm buildings can provide crucial extra revenue

Article by Michael Hanna

The recent success of the BBC’s Restoration Village has seen a dramatic number of people turning their attention towards the renovation of abandoned countryside buildings. This has seen a particularly rapidly increasing trend within the agricultural sector; if you’re a farmer and you own a redundant building, renovation may be an excellent way to diversify and raise your revenue.

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Code Of Practice For Design, Construction And Loading Of Farm Buildings

Planning Permission on December 25th, 2011 No Comments

Code Of Practice For Design, Construction And Loading Of Farm Buildings

Article by Danielle Ingram

When constructing any type of building it is essential that architects and builders follow strict codes of practice to ensure optimum safety and structural soundness. The same principles apply when constructing farm buildings. When commissioning a company to construct any agricultural building it is important to find a specialist that follows the BS 5502 code of practice.

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VAT Exempt Conservatories and Orangeries

Planning Permission on December 25th, 2011 No Comments

VAT Exempt Conservatories and Orangeries

Article by Nate Rodney

There can be quite a bit of confusion around the application of VAT to the construction of conservatories and orangeries.

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The Scam of Land Banking and Bogus Land For Sale

Planning Permission on December 24th, 2011 No Comments

The Scam of Land Banking and Bogus Land For Sale

Article by Fiona Davies

Building Plots For Sale has discovered that Land Banking has become increasingly popular in recent times. Land Banking is purchasing raw land with the intention of holding onto it until it becomes worth a lot more than what you originally paid for it. Inflation could raise the value of the land for sale but typically it is when permission is gained to develop on the land.

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The Considerations Involved in Buying a Brownfield Site for Development

Planning Permission on December 24th, 2011 No Comments

The Considerations Involved in Buying a Brownfield Site for Development

Article by Robert O’Hara

Land in the UK that has been previously used for any purpose and is no longer in use for that purpose is called a Brownfield site and it is often seen as a good investment for both housing or a more commercial development.

There are several things to consider when considering buying brownfield land, including its previous use and possible contamination, its location, planning permissions that might be needed, any legal restrictions attached to the land and the cost of supplying various utilities to the site.

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Farm Buildings Planning

Planning Permission on December 24th, 2011 No Comments

Farm Buildings Planning

Article by Michael Younger

Before any construction work begins, it is crucial that individuals gain planning permission to build a structure. This is particularly important when building upon farmland, which is often protected to varying degrees.

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16 Helpful Things You Should Know About Planning and Building Regulations (A Guide to the UK)

Planning Permission on December 24th, 2011 No Comments

16 Helpful Things You Should Know About Planning and Building Regulations (A Guide to the UK)

Article by Paul Casebourne

16 answers to frequently asked questions with regard to industrial planning applications. Entering your project in the correct order of events will save you time and money later. It is never too late to get helpful advice and early help with designs and sizes never goes amiss.

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Unregistered Land In The Uk – The Facts

Articles, Land, News on April 10th, 2010 No Comments

Unregistered land is land that is not registered with HM Land registry, it does not mean that it does not have an owner and if you wish to purchase the land or discuss something with the owner what can you do?

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Organic farmers paid for measures they already have in place

Articles, News, Smallholding on April 4th, 2010 No Comments

Organic farmers paid for measures they already have in place
Organic farmers and landowners are being paid millions of pounds to adopt environmental measures many already have in place, spending watchdogs have warned.

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