NEWS & INSIGHTS
As pioneers in the industry we are often in the news; here we list various things that may interest you – Industry Comments are topical items of relevance to many of our clients, In The News includes generic news releases that are similarly topical and interesting.
Be Inspired is our thinking intended to help thought leaders and those embarking on the rural development and diversification journey. Other news items include things that our clients and we are proud of and share them with you to help, interest and sometimes amuse.
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INDUSTRY COMMENT: BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN GATHERS PACE AS NPPG (NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY GUIDANCE) ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE BY FIONA TIPLADY
The Government has recently issued details on how biodiversity net gain should be delivered as part of new development. Along with their response to DEFRA’s own consultation on mandating net gain in new development, it has been confirmed that all
RURAL SOLUTIONS TEAM SET TO TAKE PART IN CYCLING THE LENGTH OF THE UK CHALLENGE IN AID OF COUNTRY TRUST CHARITY
After our support for Sam Boatwright and his epic triathlon, we were inspired to challenge ourselves. We have decided that in order to allow for as many colleagues to get involved as possible, we will work as a team to
PLANNING NEWS: PARA 79E CONSENT ACHIEVED FOR OFF-GRID HYDROGEN HOUSE IN DEVON – A EUROPEAN FIRST IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FOR A SINGLE HOUSE
We are delighted to announce our latest Para 79e consent at the Autarkic House project in Devon, in collaboration with architects, Studio Exe. The project is understood to be the first of its kind in the UK and even Europe.
THE WARRIOR RETURNS: SAM BOATWRIGHT RETURNS TO SKIPTON ON THE COMPLETION OF HIS EPIC TRIATHLON
Sam Boatwright, our local epic triathlete finally finished his latest voyage at our Skipton offices. Sam set himself the mammoth challenge of swimming the channel, cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats and running back. He set off on Wednesday
PLANNING NEWS: CONSENT GAINED IN WEST BERKSHIRE FOR OLD DAIRY TO BECOME RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
We are delighted to have gained prior approval from West Berkshire Council for the conversion of a former dairy building within an operational farm on the edge of an idyllic rural village to provide residential accommodation. The dairy building was
ADVISORY INSIGHT: DIVERSIFYING INTO THE DRINKS TOURISM MARKET by DAWN MERCER
No one can deny the booming trend in quality, artisan alcoholic beverages, and these are increasingly becoming a popular subject for rural landowners to look at producing and leveraging as a tourist attraction on their site. There is an emerging
INDUSTRY COMMENT: CLIMATE CHANGE, BREXIT AND BORIS – THE PERFECT STORM by WILLY BROWNE-SWINBURNE
Whatever happens before and after 31st October, rural land use is going to change. Now is the moment for landowners to get on the front foot and embrace biodiversity as part of their long-term estate strategy. Health and Harmony, The
INDUSTRY COMMENT: CLA CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT – LANDOWNERS ARE THE OPPORTUNITY AND AT THE HEART OF CHANGE by GEORGINA SANKEY
The CLA’s Climate Change Summit earlier this month was both pertinent and timely. There is perhaps no other subject that can have such a fundamental impact on the future of the countryside and those who live, work and enjoy it,
PLANNING NEWS: NEVILL HOLT SHORTLISTED FOR RIBA STIRLING PRIZE
We are delighted to share the news that our Nevill Holt theatre project designed by Witherford Watson Mann Architects has received no fewer than four RIBA awards, including the prestigious RIBA National Award 2019 and also now shortlisted for the
PLANNING NEWS: PARA 79 PLOT ON THE MARKET
We are intrigued to see one of our Para 79 projects going up for sale recently. It has been noted as Yorkshire’s most expensive ‘self build’ plots. Full article here Planner James Ellis said about the news “This was an
PLANNING NEWS: REDEVELOPMENT OF OLD MILL SITE IN YORKSHIRE NEARING COMPLETION
Rural Solutions have recently worked closely with developer, Candelisa, on their current housing project in Cononley, North Yorkhire, which is now nearing completion. The innovative project has consisted of the redevelopment a former historic textile mill. The development, designed by
IN THE NEWS: HIGH COURT RULING ON NPPF TILTED BALANCE
Earlier this week, an important High Court decision was handed down in relation to developer Wavendon Properties application for 203 homes on greenfield land to the north of Woburn Sands near Milton Keynes. The decision is a landmark case not
ADVISORY PROFILE: GET TO KNOW OUR ADVISORY PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR, TIIU SHELLEY
Tiiu has been a part of the Rural Solutions team since 2015 having started her career in broadcast journalism. Since joining the company as a planning administrator, Tiiu has progressed to being a key part of our stellar advisory team.
IN THE NEWS: WINE INDUSTRY NOW ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING AGRICULTURAL SECTORS IN THE UK
With a record-breaking 3-million vine planted within the last year, the UK wine industry is now one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors. Recent figures released by the industry’s trade body Wines of Great Britain (WineGB), state that the new record
IN THE NEWS: GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW RURAL GIGABIT CONNECTIVITY PROGRAMME
This month saw the launch of the government’s 2-year Rural Gigabit Connectivity (RGC) programme, which is aimed at making sure rural areas are not disadvantaged by a lack of access to high-speed internet compared to the rest of the country.
DESIGN NEWS: REDESIGN OF DYNAMIC WORKSPACE IN MARKET TOWN NEARING COMPLETION
Rural Solutions have designed a new co-working centre in Skipton and it is now nearing completion. A series of smart, contemporary spaces have been created in a conversion project which also involves two extended retail areas at ground floor level.
PLANNING NEWS: RESIDENTIAL SCHEME HELPS PREVENT SCHOOL CLOSURE
We were delighted to learn that the primary school in the small village of Clapham, North Yorkshire will remain open after a campaign to save it from closure by local residents. The news that the school may close shows the
PLANNING NEWS: PLANNING SECURED FOR CONTEMPORARY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH CORNWALL COAST AONB
Rural Solutions has secured planning consent for two new houses in the historic coastal fishing village of Port Isaac, on behalf of client developer Candelisa. Working with Cornwall based architect, Studio Arc, the two contemporary style properties will replace an
PLANNING AND DESIGN NEWS: LITTONDALE BARN CONVERSION
The Rural Solutions Planning Team successfully gained planning permission for the change of use of a derelict barn at Stonelands House, Littondale to form a four bedroom family dwelling, with an optional holiday let use. The barn lies within the
INDUSTRY COMMENT: USING PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS TO SUPPORT YOUR LEISURE AND TOURISM DIVERSIFICATION
The introduction in 2014 of ‘Class Q’ Permitted Development (PD) rights with the intention to boost rural housing delivery are well reported. It is perhaps less known that prior to this in 2013, PD rights now known as ‘Class R’
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PLANNING APPROVED FOR RECONFIGURATION AND UPDATE OF A LARGE CARAVAN SITE AT CAYTON NEAR SCARBOROUGH
Rural Solutions has secured planning consent for the reconfiguration and... -
ADVISORY INSIGHT: WHAT MAKES AN ENTERPRISING ESTATE
Based on the recent Farm Business Innovation Show presentation.In the... -
RURAL SOLUTIONS SMASH LATEST CHARITY CHALLENGE
On Friday 1st November we completed our charity cycle challenge... -
PROGRESS AT NIDDERDALE AONB ECO-HOUSE
An eco-house in Nidderdale is under construction and its design... -
OUR HERITAGE: RURAL SOLUTIONS & BROUGHTON HALL
Rural Solutions is celebrating two milestones this year. It’s 30... -
RURAL SOLUTIONS VISIT AVON VALLEY FARM PARK AS PART OF THE NATIONAL FARM ATTRACTIONS NETWORK OPEN DAY
Recently, colleagues Dawn and Lisa visited to Avon Valley Farm... -
RURAL SOLUTIONS APPOINT NEW SENIOR ARCHITECT, SELBY STOCKS
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Selby Stocks... -
CALLING ALL PLANNERS: RURAL SOLUTIONS ARE HIRING!
Our planning team is continuing to grow! We are looking... -
INDUSTRY COMMENT: GLOVER’S LANDSCAPES REVIEW by JAMES ELLIS
Rural Solutions works extensively in promoting developments in rural areas... -
MY DAY OUT WITH THE COUNTRY TRUST by LAURA NOBLE
Recently I had the pleasure of spending the day with...
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