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 [...]

Permission granted to land homes near airport A NEW £50 million scheme near Edinburgh Airport that sparked a legal row between the city council and developers has been given the go-ahead. Read more on Edinburgh Evening News

There is a plot of pastureland for sale near me that has basically been a bare field for the last ten years. Were I to buy it, would I need planning permission to plant pine trees with the aim of harvesting them for timber? There would be no permanent structures on the site and it [...]

the horses i keep for breeding not recreation, they farm the land in ordere to feed from it classed as agricultrual, in the uk

The farm across the road from my house, has just been given planning permission to build a new milking parlour. Neither me or my immediate neighbours were consulted on this application. The detailed report which went to the local planning committee states, “the buildings would be viewed against the backdrop of the existing agricultural complex [...]

How much concrete can be laid on agricultural/eq land without planning permission? We are in the process of applying for planning permission to build a stableyard and manege, and requesting change of use of the land from ag to equestrian. In the meantime we’re struggling to get by without a solid base for the ‘moveable’ [...]

What are you allowed to with land ithout planning? Are you allowed a caravan on it? A barn? Are you allowed to farm and grow crops?

We are buying a 4 acre field on the edge of our village “building envelope”. There was previously a small-holding here and the farmhouse was demolished about 20 yrs ago (been there for over 100 yrs). What is the best way to put our case for planning permission? Should we try for a building with [...]

We would like to build our own single storey eco-friendly home but are just beginning the land search. What are the chances of getting planning permission for a project like this on agricultural land?(In North Wiltshire)