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 CottrellBiodiversity Net Gain
For Sale – Glover Hill Farm, Uckinghall, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Carver Knowles are delighted to offer the sale of Glover Hill Farm, Uckinghall a 16.5 acre farm with a three bedroom house and a range of buildings. SITUATION Glover Hill Farm is located in the peaceful village of Uckinghall nestled between the picturesque Malvern Hills and Cotswold Areas of Outstanding Natural […]
Posted on April 24th, 2018 by Mike CluleyFor sale – Land at Hallow, Worcestershire
For Sale Carver Knowles are delighted to offer for sale two attractive blocks of Grade 3 agricultural land near Hallow, Worcestershire. Lot 1: 8.63 acres near Sinton Green, Worcestershire A productive parcel of Grade 3 arable land with road side frontage, free draining loamy soils. Located just south of the village of Sinton Green. Lot 2 […]
Posted on July 13th, 2017 by Mike CluleyCompensation – Water
The most common occurrence of when someone needs to access your land is in relation to the installation or the maintenance of a utility company’s equipment such as water pipelines. Within Worcestershire and Gloucestershire the main water company will be Severn Trent and for places like Hereford and Ross on Wye it will be Welsh […]
Posted on November 25th, 2016 by Andrew TroughtonWhat do I do if a mobile phone mast operator wants to rent a site on my land?
As mobile phones become smarter and more critical to our daily lives, the demand on mobile phone masts to deliver phone calls and data has significantly increased in recent years. Added to this is the recent announcement of the Government policy to tackle mobile phone “not-spots” and also the roll out of the 4G and […]
Posted on November 8th, 2016 by Mike CluleyLand for sale at Bow Lane, Ripple
An exciting opportunity to develop a unique rural business on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire borders. This level parcel of land with road frontage extends to approximately 0.46 acres and is just ½ mile distances from the picturesque village of Ripple, with the very popular riverside town […]
Posted on October 18th, 2016 by Julie NewtonCGT – How do I find my property’s 1982 value?
Capital Gains Tax is due on the increase in the value of an asset when you dispose of that asset from when it was purchased or from 1982, whichever is the most recent. For example if you bought your property in 2000 for £450,000 and then sold it in 2016 for £600,000 you would […]
Posted on October 13th, 2016 by Andrew TroughtonLand for Sale at Pear Tree Corner, Willersey Road, Badsey
A level parcel of Grade 3 agricultural land with road frontage which extends to approximately 7.68 acres (3.10 ha) in total and is located close to the village of Badsey. The land is currently in a grass ley with a small area of trees and a dilapidated brick building. The land is ideally located close […]
Posted on July 21st, 2016 by Andrew TroughtonShould I request a rent review for my on farm telecom mast?
With poor returns affecting all agricultural sectors, farmers are looking to see if more money can be made from land let to telecom providers by requesting a rent review. Ryan Warman from Carver Knowles explains the different rent review mechanisms that are available and whether farmers should request a review or remain silent. Rent reviews […]
Posted on February 25th, 2016 by Andrew TroughtonCan a new right of way over my land be prevented?
Landowners and farmers can see permissive paths turning into public rights way where there has been uninterrupted use on that route for at least 20 years. Rest assured that farmers and landowners can protect their land against claims if they can show that they did not intend such rights to be acquired. This can include […]
Posted on December 21st, 2015 by Mike Cluley