Carver Knowles General News
RPA TO START TO MAKE BPS PAYMENTS FROM 1ST DECEMBER We understand that he RPA has confirmed that at least 30,000 claimants (35%) should receive their BPS 2015 payment when the payment window opens on 1st December. Inevitably this is likely to be more straightforward BPS claims that have required the least amount of additional validation […]
Posted on November 27th, 2015 by Mike Cluley
As Land Agents involved in many farm businesses in the Gloucestershire and Worcestershire area, we are frequently asked about diversification and alternative income opportunities and also the opportunities for renewable technology on farm. The answer is that there are a number of changes afoot in the funding of the renewables industry and options going forward. […]
Posted on October 22nd, 2015 by Mike Cluley
Last month we looked at the time limits for Enforcement Action. This time Julie Branfield looks in more detail at those time limits and specifically how they relate to planning conditions and in particular Agricultural Occupancy Conditions. What we discovered last time was that there are time limits for council taking enforcement action against breaches of […]
Posted on October 21st, 2015 by Julie Newton
Hot off the press, this is our Landmark newsletter for Autumn 2015. This issue features articles about agricultural tie removal, permitted development, Agricultural Mortgage Company (AMC) loans, local planning successes and grant updates. View the newsletter online here or download it to your machine using this link.
Posted on October 19th, 2015 by Andrew Troughton
As some Local Authorities start to get their houses in order with regard to their local plan policy we take a look at the opportunities that still exist for housing development. Allocated development If your property has been allocated for development in any of the emerging local strategies and plans, the chances are you already […]
Posted on October 12th, 2015 by Julie Newton
What is a Rural Chartered Surveyor? Rural Surveyors (or Land Agents) offer professional advice working alongside professional advisers such as accountants and solicitors. They provide advice on Agriculture, Farm Diversification, Finance, Planning Consultancy, Strategic Development, Property Agency, Compulsory Purchase, Taxation and Renewable Energy Projects. Becoming a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor brings with it a […]
Posted on September 30th, 2015 by Andrew Troughton
Mike Cluley from Carver Knowles in Worcestershire helps us to understand. The Greening rules are a compulsory requirement of the Basic Payment Scheme. They contribute to approximately 30% of the value of their total BPS claim value. If a farmer does not comply with the rules they will lose some or all of their “greening” […]
Posted on September 22nd, 2015 by Mike Cluley
When is development immune from enforcement action? You may remember the case of the farmer who wrapped his house in straw bales. In 2001 Robert Fidler built a new house on greenbelt land in Surrey and hid it behind straw bales www.telegraph.co.uk. In 2006 he removed the straw bales to reveal the house that he had […]
Posted on September 14th, 2015 by Julie Newton In this blog Andrew Troughton of Carver Knowles, Chartered Surveyors and Land Agents in Worcestershire explains all: Disclaimer 1 – This article is not about Pension Auto Enrollment, but looks at how farmers can use SSAS Pensions (Small Self-Administered pension Schemes) to take control of, and better use their pensions. Disclaimer 2 – We are Land […]
Posted on September 11th, 2015 by Andrew Troughton
One of many promises made by the Conservatives during the run up to the election was to encourage rural development in order to develop the rural economy. Last week George Osbourne and Liz Truss indicated they were delivering their promise in an article in the Telegraph.They have now issued their 10 point plan so Julie Branfield, […]
Posted on August 21st, 2015 by Julie Newton