Planning Approval for Equestrian Glamping Site

Davies Rural Property Consultants are pleased to have obtained planning consent for a specialist equestrian glamping site in East Cornwall.

The site will form a diversification project for a professional three-day eventer as part of her equestrian business. The pods will allow equestrians to stay at the site with their horse and train with an international three-day event rider and trainer.

For more information or assistance with applying for rural planning, call 07792761168 or get in touch using the button below to book a consultation.

New Capital Grant Funding Opportunities For Landowners

Following changes to Countryside Stewardship rules, greater opportunities have opened up for landowners wishing to claim capital grants and stewardship payments. 

Due to changes to the rules, landowners with tenanted land can now claim capital grants and annual stewardship payments under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. 

• Along with annual payments, capital grants are available for items such as the following:

  •        Fencing

  •        Sheep netting

  •        New hedgerows and restoration of existing hedgerows

  •       Stone walling

  •        Concreting yards

  •      Livestock drinking troughs

  •      Livestock and machinery tracks

  •      New field gates

  •      Permenant electric fencing

  •        Water gates

  •   Tree planting and tree guards

  •       Wildlife boxes

  •    Biofilters

  •       Drainage, piped culverts and ditches

  •        Tree surgery

  •        Rainwater goods

  •      Sheep dip related items and drainage

  •      Check dams

  •        Sprayer washdown areas

  • Watercourse crossings

  • Hard bases for feed and drinking troughs

  • Ram pumps, pastrure pumps and associated pipework

    (Further capital grants are available under the Higher Tier of the scheme).

• The scheme is due to open for applications in February. Those wishing to claim or enter the scheme this year have a short window to get prepared. Get in touch if you would like assistance with preparing an application or for further information on the scheme.

For further information or assistance with applications, get in touch.

Have Your Say on The ELMS Scheme

The Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) is set to replace the Basic Payment Scheme once it is phased out. The scheme is currently being developed and as part of the consultation process farmers and landowners are being given an opportunity to have their say in relation to some aspects of the proposed scheme. The closing date for consultation is 31st July 2020. Prior to this DEFRA are running a series of Webinars which interested parties can join to hear more about the scheme proposals. Further details can be found here:https://consult.defra.gov.uk/elm/elmpolicyconsultation/

Planning Changes - Conversion of Business Units To Residential Use

The latest changes to planning permitted development rules allow some business units to be redeveloped to residential use. The new rules come into effect from 31st August 2020 and apply to buildings that were built before 1st January 1990.

The building must have been vacant for 6 months prior to any permitted development application and the the proposed residential use can only relate to residential flats or apartments. it does not apply for conversions to houses.

The proposal must comply with building regulations and the developer must prepare are construction management plan. the proposed conversion must mirror the existing footprint of the building and can not exceed 1,000 suare meters. The maximum height must not exceed 18 meters.

For further information, please feel free to get in touch: https://bit.ly/3jHaVg4