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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PROGRESS AT THE AUTARKIC HOUSE, EUROPE’S FIRST OFF-GRID SOLAR-HYDROGEN POWERED HOUSE
Exciting progress is being made at the Autarkic House in Devon. This Paragraph 79 project that our planning team achieved consent for back in August 2019 is now well underway.
RURAL SOLUTIONS DESIGN TEAM ACHIEVE CONSENT FOR THEIR FIRST PARAGRAPH 79 PROJECT
The Rural Solutions design team achieve consent for their first Paragraph 79 project, to be constructed in the North Yorkshire hamlet of Thorlby. Combining input from across our planning, architecture and landscape architecture teams, the proposal was put forward for
PLANNING NEWS: WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING TEAM, JESSIE AND ANDREW
We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new members of our planning team this month. Welcome to Jessie, our new Planning Administrator and New Senior Planner, Andrew Morrison. Jessie joins us from a local firm in nearby Lancashire
REFLECTIONS ON OXFORD FARMING CONFERENCE 2020 by JAMES DEL MAR
With the general election behind us and greater certainty regarding Brexit (at least in concept terms) there has undoubtedly been a wave of renewed and new interest in taking rural projects forward. The Oxford Farming Conference again shone – we
REACTION TO THE AGRICULTURE BILL RELAUNCH
Farm minister, George Eustice announced yesterday, that the new government is to press ahead with a new Agricultural Policy. We welcome this news and the fact that a new agriculture Bill is now firmly on the government’s agenda. The content
2020: THE YEAR OF THE ENVIRONMENT BILL by SARAH WOODS
A new year always prompts us to look to the future, and this year is no exception. The State of Nature 2019 report, released last year, identified that our natural heritage is under threat. On average, the diversity and abundance
TOP TEN REFLECTIONS ON 2019
From celebrating our ten-year anniversary since our management buy-out to extending our offices, raising over £5,000 for charity, the team have had another busy year whizz by. Growing colleague numbers to near 40 and helping even more clients realise their
GRANT FUNDING – A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY
With a renewed impetus for the UK leaving the EU as a result of the General Election, it brings into focus once more what the future of the subsidy regime will be for land based and agricultural business once the
PLANNING APPROVED FOR REGION’S FIRST PARA 79 AT BENTHAM, NORTH YORKSHIRE
Rural Solutions has secured planning consent for another Paragraph 79e project under exceptional design, this time in Bentham, North Yorkshire. This will be the 11th planning consent success for Rural Solutions who specialise in planning for rural areas such as
WE ARE HIRING! ASSISTANT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Due to our expanding workload Rural Solutions are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Assistant Landscape Architect to join our busy Skipton Office. We cover a diverse range of projects across the UK for a range of clients, with
CREATING REPEAT BUSINESS OR EVEN A FESTIVE TRADITION by DAWN MERCER
Depending on the nature of your businesses, you may find winter months more challenging while, some family entertainment businesses or luxury item retail operators rely on the Christmas season to subsidise the rest of the year. Either way, there is
RURAL SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES NEW ECOLOGY TEAM
Rural Solutions is pleased to announce the recruitment of two ecologists to form a new division within the organisation, meaning that Rural Solutions will now be able to offer clients ecology specific services alongside its current service offering of rural
PLANNING AND DESIGN NEWS: FARM SHOP CONSENTED AT APPEAL IN DEVON
After a significantly challenging journey, the decision to grant consent for a farm shop on rural land in Devon was given by the Planning Inspectorate at appeal. Ex-Officer in the British Forces turned entrepreneur, Jack Mann, originally came up with
SIMON HALEY INTRODUCES THE FIRST CULTIVATE CONFERENCE – SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 2020
Change is a constant factor, never more-so than in the rural and agricultural sector. But the sector also offers huge opportunities for those who want to grasp them. Whether that is diversification, development, investment in technology, or collaborating for innovative
ARE THE UPCOMING ELECTION MANIFESTOS FIT TO HELP RURAL BUSINESS?
With the three main national political parties having published their manifestos, we’ve been looking at how far they’ll go in promoting a vibrant future for rural businesses and landowners, and whether enough is being done to support those living and
DESIGN AND PLANNING NEWS: EQUINE LEISURE DIVERSIFICATION CONSENTED IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
We are delighted to share news that we have secured planning consent for our designs for a new estate office and equine and leisure facility for an existing farmstead site in Nottinghamshire. This diversification was approved by Bassetlow District Council
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 update of a large caravan site at Cayton near Scarborough. The site which has over 200 pitches will now be updating and enhancing it’s current offering with the addition of
ADVISORY INSIGHT: WHAT MAKES AN ENTERPRISING ESTATE
Based on the recent Farm Business Innovation Show presentation. In the last thirty years, Rural Solutions has gathered a unique understanding of rural diversification. Our exclusive focus on rural Britain and accelerated growth across the business with our advisory, planning
RURAL SOLUTIONS SMASH LATEST CHARITY CHALLENGE
On Friday 1st November we completed our charity cycle challenge in aid to The Country Trust. The cycling team of 4, set off at Friday midday and set quite a furious pace, changing over every hour. We didn’t quite anticipate
PROGRESS AT NIDDERDALE AONB ECO-HOUSE
An eco-house in Nidderdale is under construction and its design is a testament to the skills of the combined Rural Solution team. The unusual landscape-driven design was fully supported and approved by the local planning authority who embraced the contemporary
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RURAL SOLUTIONS CLIENT SERVICE NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19: UPDATE
Following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and further to Government advice,... -
PLANNING NEWS: AN OPEN LETTER TO MINISTRY OF COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Rural Solutions proposes 10 point plan to Ministry of Communities... -
ECOLOGY UPDATE: DON’T MISS ECOLOGY SEASON
Given all that is going on currently, it is unsurprising... -
PLANNING NEWS: CONSENT ACHIEVED FOR THREE RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS IN NIDDERDALE AONB VIA ‘PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE’ PROCESS
Rural Solutions has secured planning consent for a small residential... -
PLANNING INSIGHT: ONSHORE WIND BACK ON THE AGENDA?
Aside from COVID 19, climate change is a top priority... -
PLANNING UPDATE: SUMMARY OF PLANNING POLICY CHANGES AND UPDATES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
We are currently monitoring any changes to policy and Government... -
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN THE BURGEONING RURAL WELLNESS MARKET
A new health and wellness spa development in the Hampshire... -
INDUSTRY COMMENT: A RURAL VIEW OF ROBERT JENRICK’S ‘PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE’ REPORT
In this month’s budget the Chancellor indicated that Robert Jenrick,... -
COVID-19: A VIEW FROM THE COUNTRY by WILLY BROWNE-SWINBURNE
Our Associate Director and the principal of the Capheaton Estate... -
INDUSTRY COMMENT: BUDGET PERSPECTIVE 2020
A budget understandably dominated by Coronavirus showed the ’One Nation’...
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