Back British Farming – A spotlight on Agricultural Planning Applications

Back British Farming Day is celebrated on the 10th of September every year and celebrates the vital role farmers play in supporting our countryside, communities and economy.

At a time when the difficulties facing British Farming are very much in the spotlight, here at Warner Planning we help farmers and landowners navigate a range of rural planning opportunities, such as new or replacement agricultural buildings, farm diversification, barn conversions, renewable energy and rural tourism.

Whilst we have many examples of how planning can support rural businesses, here’s a few recent examples of rural projects Warner Planning has been successful in securing permission for.

Diversification - Aldenham Estate

Warner Planning successfully obtained full planning permission for this former farmstead in rural Hertfordshire, to demolish some of the existing buildings on site and erect a new office hub as well as extending and altering an exiting building to convert it into an office space, café and function room.

We have since been appointed to submit the discharge of conditions applications for the site. 

Leisure - Home Farm Yoga Tent

Warner Planning originally obtained permission for the erection of a Yoga Tent for a temporary period of two years at a Glamping site situated within the Green Belt in rural Hertfordshire.

This was followed by a new successful submission for an additional period of 5 years. 

Barn Conversions - Hartlebury Manor Stables

Warner Planning successfully achieved permission for the conversion of the the existing disused barns situated within the Green Belt in Worcestershire into three residential dwellings with associated outbuildings, parking and landscaping.

Barn and Silo Conversion - Saunderton Lee

Warner Planning successfully submitted a planning application to Buckinghamshire Council for the conversion of a former agricultural barn and silo situated within the Green Belt and create 3 x 4-bed houses.

Replacement Barn - Marsh Hill Farm

Warner Planning successfully achieved permission for the construction of a replacement commercial barn with associated parking, EV charging points and cycle store on the site of a former barn which had previously been lost to a fire.

Barn Extension and Diversification - Buckinghamshire

Warner Planning successfully achieved permission for change of use and an extension to an existing agricultural building on a farm in Buckinghamshire to allow for B2 use class and diversification of the activities on the farm. 

Get in touch!

Every rural site is unique, and early planning advice can help identify opportunities and overcome potential planning challenges. Please do get in touch if you need our help!

Header photo: Back British Farming Day – NFUonline

How to get in touch…

Having a consultant involved in your project, is a great way to reduce the risk of errors and it can drastically speed up the timeline for achieving planning permission.

If you think you need support with your project, we’d be happy to help.

You can contact us directly via the details below, or if you would prefer, you can fill in the form below and one of the team will be in touch.

T: 01908 592580
E: info@warnerplanning.co.uk

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