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As I write, the 2023 farmland market is just beginning to get underway. Agents across the country are launching farms and land for sale. Others are keen to see what might be available to buy. The past few years have seen a shortage of farms on the market. Some localised areas might have seen a…
Robinson & Hall is pleased to have been instructed to advise on the refurbishment of commercial premises on the Elms Industrial Estate in Bedford. The client’s aim from the refurbishment was to improve the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating so they could continue to let the buildings whilst also updating and future proofing the property…
There is currently a consultation underway on proposals to increase planning application fees that will enable improvements to capacity and performance within the Local Planning Authorities. The consultation began on 28th February 2023 and will continue until 25th April 2023. The proposals to increase the fees and increase performance are as follows: It is anticipated…
Our Architecture & Building Surveying department recently project managed another refurbishment in the picturesque village of Old Warden, Bedfordshire. The property was constructed in the 18th Century and is grade II listed and therefore very limited in respect of works that can be done without harming the special character of the listed building. The works…
When it comes to land that sells for development, it may appear that some landowners are just lucky but that is not the case; such landowners have made their own luck! Turning farmland into a potential housing development happens by actively and successfully promoting the land (usually over several years). If a landowner is not…
The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has now opened applications for the Productivity and Slurry Grant and the Animal Health and Welfare Grant through the second round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund. This fund offers grants for specific items which will increase productivity, improve animal health and welfare and be…
If you are planning a new building project this year, please contact us and our highly successful team can help you to get the planning process started. The images below highlight some exciting projects we have previously been involved with and delivered a successful outcome. We are happy to advise you on the potential feasibility…
There is currently a consultation underway on proposed revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that have been put forward by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The consultation began on 22nd December 2022 and will continue to run until 2nd March 2023. Key revisions proposed to the NPPF are as follows:…
Since the Government announced its target to be net zero by 2050, it has introduced various measures as part of its roadmap to reach its goal. However, you ask people about the Heat and Buildings Strategy (the critical document relating to reaching minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) levels) and people just look at you blankly!…
Countryside Stewardship The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that some of the Countryside Stewardship revenue payment rates have increased with effect from 1st January 2023. Where applicable, the higher revenue payment rate will be for both applications received in 2023, as well as revenue agreements which started on or before…
