Neighbourhood Planning Bill factsheets

The Government has published a series of factsheets on the topics covered by the Neighbourhood Planning Bill. You can access all of the facts sheets here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/neighbourhood-planning-bill-policy-factsheets Neighbourhood Planning – taken directly from the factsheet What is neighbourhood planning? Neighbourhood planning gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area. For the … Continue reading Neighbourhood Planning Bill factsheets

#AgrichatUK Farmers and Retirement info for ag workers / owner occupiers / tenants

#AgrichatUK are talking about farmers retirement this week (Thursday 9th May 2013), so ahead of this discussion I thought it might be helpful to put down a few points about retirement. As ever- this is a very tricky area and can be incredibly complicated and if you are thinking of retiring then I would advise seeking help from different professionals- each situation is individual and … Continue reading #AgrichatUK Farmers and Retirement info for ag workers / owner occupiers / tenants

#HS2 Update- May 2013

Just a little update with what’s going on with HS2…  PHASE 1 – LONDON TO BIRMINGHAM A consultation on the draft Environmental Statement is expected late May. The report will discuss environmental impacts and effects of the proposed railway The survey work on farms is expected to be brought to an end by mid-June 2013 The safeguarding proposals are expected to be announced in early … Continue reading #HS2 Update- May 2013

Wayleave payments for over head lines are updated on an annual basis in April

Wayleave payments for over head lines are updated on an annual basis in April. You do not need to apply to your electricity company for the increase, but it is worth checking that you are receiving the correct level of payment. You can find the correct level of payment at: http://www.energynetworks.org/news/public-information/wayleave-payments.html Electricity payments are made up of two parts, owner payments and occupier payments. If you … Continue reading Wayleave payments for over head lines are updated on an annual basis in April

Archive page added to Blonde Ag Advisor…

I have created an archive page on my blog to store posts under topical headings, so if there is something that you’re looking for, it will be easier to find. I have set it up so that the links are date order under each section, the latest being at the top. The topic headings are: Tenancies Licences & Agreements Planning & Development Compulsory Purchase & … Continue reading Archive page added to Blonde Ag Advisor…

HS2 Update- October 2012 Fees & Surveys…

Not a massive amount has happened since my last HS2 Update… Read my last update(August 2012) here: https://blondeagadvisor.wordpress.com/2012/08/09/hs2-update-august-2012/   Some development points that are worth noting are as follows: Fees HS2 Ltd has indicated that they will pay agents fees for 2 hours for advice on the Farm Impact Assessment / Business Survey AND if it can be proved it is complicated more time can … Continue reading HS2 Update- October 2012 Fees & Surveys…

HS2 Update – August 2012

The high speed rail link between London and the West Midlands was given the ‘go-ahead’ over six months ago, so where are we now? The area that affecting the farming community is the compensation element of the project. This is being dealt with by Justine Greening who is the Secretary of State for transport. They are working on a ‘property and compensation package’ for the … Continue reading HS2 Update – August 2012