It does seem unlikely in our heavily regulated planning system that it would be possible to carry out any development on agricultural land without planning permission. However, as the book “Field to Farm” demonstrates, it is possible to live, build a barn and start a business, all without planning permission, on ordinary agricultural land in [...]

A commercial mortgage on a farmer’s property, that lets the farmer get the capital to finance the growth of their existing business or lets them buy farm land is called an agricultural mortgage. Rural or farm mortgage loans are provided to support economic growth in agricultural regions.

Mortgage loans [...]

Planning permission for the property was only granted on the basis that it should be occupied by a person solely or mainly employed or last employed in the locality in agriculture as detailed in section (1) in the Town and Country Planning Act 1971. How can I get this removed from the property and has [...]

I have a field which forms part of a farm and wish to offer it to the local council for use as an allotment site. As I am in effect changing its usage, do I need to get planning or any other permission, as part of the process?

I have a what i thought was Garden. Nw i have been told it is agrucultural & have to apply for ‘Full planning permission’ to put 2 wood garden sheds a a couple of ‘Pergolas.
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planning permission for change of use to garden was refused.