Farmers could be empowered to make decisions about future barn conversions
The NFU described the proposals, which could see farmers able to make their own assessment of how farm buildings should be used, as ‘radical’. “These exciting proposals are about putting trust in farmers to do the right thing with their buildings”, said NFU chief rural affairs adviser David Collier. “They will allow farmers to make […]
Permitted development rights
The detailed regulations are yet to be published but agricultural buildings up to a specific size could be converted to business uses such as shops, restaurants, small hotels, leisure facilities and offices. It is to be noted the list of uses excludes residential use. However, the Government has also announced they will allow change of […]
