The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a huge increase in people getting out and accessing the open countryside on their doorstep. Whilst there is an abundance of public footpaths available to the public, landowners should be vigilant to prevent new rights being claimed over their land. New rights can be claimed by anyone, where evidence demonstrates […]
Posted on May 11th, 2021 by Josh BalsdonHow can I prevent new Footpaths being created over my land?
Merry Christmas
We would like to wish all our clients and colleagues a Merry Christmas and a more positive 2021. The office will be closed from 12.30 pm on Thursday 24th December until Monday 4th January at 9am.
Posted on December 21st, 2020 by Julie NewtonYew Tree Cottage, Tillputs End, Dymock
Yew Tree Cottage provides opportunity for renovation and development in the rural Gloucestershire countryside. The detached property sits within its own mature garden and adjacent the small hamlet of Tillputs End. SITUATION Yew Tree Cottage is located nearly 2 miles from the village of Dymock which boasts The Beauchamp Arms, a Primary School, garage, Parish […]
Posted on December 17th, 2020 by Julie NewtonFARM FOREMAN WANTED
Our client is a rapidly growing arable farm business that now farms approximately 6,000 acres within a 20 mile radius of Pershore on a variety of agreements. They are now looking to recruit a Farm Foreman to assist with the day to day management of staff and the farming operations. The land is predominantly […]
Posted on December 17th, 2020 by Mike CluleyThe Transition Plan – the future of agriculture in England
The Transitional Plan, announced on Monday, formally moves the agricultural responsibilities from the EU Commission to Defra. This is the first piece of post Brexit legislation. This policy will be shaped by decisions made in Whitehall and will no longer need to be negotiated with 27 member states. For example, a more proportionate approach to […]
Posted on December 2nd, 2020 by Julie NewtonASSISTANT FARM MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE
Our client is a rapidly growing arable farm business that now farms approximately 6,000 acres within a 20 mile radius of Pershore on a variety of agreements. They are now looking to recruit an ambitious Assistant Farm Manager to assist with the day to day management of the farming operations. The land is predominantly […]
Posted on November 27th, 2020 by Mike CluleyDeadline approaching for Class PA permitted development
With less than one year left to benefit from Class PA permitted development rights Carver Knowles reviews the potential this has. What is Class PA? Class PA is a permitted development right that allows the change of use of a building from light industrial (Class B1(c)) to a dwelling house (Class C3). This right is […]
Posted on April 15th, 2020 by Ellen CottrellBiodiversity Net Gain
What is biodiversity net gain? The Environment Bill 2019 introduced the concept of Biodiversity Net Gain, which relates to the protection, preservation and enhancement of habitats. ALL developers will be required to deliver a 10% increase to existing biodiversity in respect of any new development. This can be achieved on-site, off-site or both. How is […]
Posted on April 9th, 2020 by Ellen CottrellThe Agriculture Bill – The Direction of Travel
As the Agriculture Bill passes through the various stages of Parliament we now have a better idea of the potential shape of the UK’s post Brexit agricultural policy. Despite a lack of specific details there are various items in the Bill that do offer a clear direction of policy, enabling farmers and landowners to start […]
Posted on April 1st, 2020 by Mike CluleyZero Carbon Farming – The Pershore Conference 2020
Carver Knowles were thrilled to be sponsors once again for the Pershore Conference alongside Crowthers Accountants and Shakespeare Martineau. Over 150 local farmers and rural professionals gathered on the 16th January for the evening organised by Upton and Pershore NFU to listen to an excellent panel discuss the topic of ‘Zero Carbon Farming’. The evening […]
Posted on February 18th, 2020 by Andrew Troughton