Planning Permission for Smallholdings, Microfarms, Allotments & Self-Sufficiency Projects

Are you seeking planning permission for a smallholding, microfarm, allotment, or self-sufficiency project? We specialize in securing planning approval for rural and sustainable development projects, helping individuals and communities establish self-sufficient farms or eco-friendly smallholdings. Our expert team is well-versed in the complexities of the planning process, ensuring your application meets all the necessary requirements for successful approval.

Whether you’re looking to start a microfarm, create a sustainable smallholding, or set up an allotment for growing your own food, we provide comprehensive planning services tailored to your project’s specific needs.

Our Services for Smallholdings, Microfarms, and Allotments Include:

1. Planning Permission Applications for Smallholdings & Microfarms:We help you submit a robust planning application for your smallholding or microfarm, ensuring that your project aligns with local development policies and land use regulations. Our expertise covers everything from agricultural planning permission to securing approvals for sustainable farming projects.

2. Design and Access Statements for Smallholdings:For any planning application, a well-crafted design and access statement is essential. We prepare detailed statements that explain how your smallholding or allotment will be designed to accommodate the specific needs of sustainable farming, ensuring compliance with accessibility requirements and local planning policies.

3. Viability Assessments for Self-Sufficiency Projects:If you're developing a self-sufficiency project, we conduct comprehensive viability assessments to demonstrate the financial and practical sustainability of your plan. This is particularly important for microfarms or smallholdings seeking to provide long-term food production or eco-living solutions.

4. Agricultural Occupancy Conditions:Many smallholdings and microfarms may be subject to agricultural occupancy conditions (Agri-occs), which limit the use of the land for agricultural purposes. We offer expert advice on obtaining or modifying planning permissions under these conditions, ensuring your smallholding project complies with all legal restrictions.

5. Change of Use Applications for Allotments and Farmland:If you're looking to convert land for allotment or microfarm use, we assist with change of use applications, ensuring your site is eligible for agricultural activities, horticulture, or other self-sufficiency practices.

6. Planning Appeals & Objection Resolution:In the event that your planning application faces objections or is refused, we provide representation in planning appeals and help resolve any issues raised by local authorities. Our team is experienced in handling objections related to agricultural land use, green belt restrictions, and sustainable development.

   
   

Why You Need Planning Permission for Smallholdings and Microfarms

Establishing a smallholding, microfarm, or allotment often requires planning permission due to the land use changes involved. Whether you're growing food, raising livestock, or implementing self-sufficiency practices, we help ensure your application covers key planning aspects like environmental impact, accessibility, and sustainability. Our expert knowledge in rural planning helps streamline the approval process and ensures compliance with local planning authorities.

What is a Design and Access Statement for Smallholdings?

A design and access statement is an essential part of your planning application, especially for rural and agricultural developments like smallholdings and microfarms. This document explains how your project will be designed to fit within the landscape, maintain accessibility, and meet the needs of your agricultural activities. We ensure that your design and access statement addresses all necessary planning concerns, including the layout of your allotment or smallholding and its impact on the surrounding environment.

Viability Assessments for Smallholdings and Self-Sufficiency Projects

A viability assessment is critical for proving the long-term sustainability of your microfarm, smallholding, or self-sufficiency project. Whether you’re growing crops, keeping livestock, or creating an eco-friendly lifestyle, we provide detailed assessments to demonstrate that your project is economically and practically feasible. This helps in securing planning permission and convincing local authorities of the value of your development.

Planning Permission for Allotments and Community Growing Projects

Planning permission is often required for creating allotments, especially if the land use is changing or infrastructure, such as sheds, polytunnels, or fencing, is involved. We help community groups and individuals navigate the planning system to gain approval for allotments, ensuring compliance with local planning regulations. Whether you’re creating a personal allotment or a large-scale community growing project, our team supports your vision for self-sufficient living.

Smallholding and Microfarm Planning in Green Belt and Rural Areas

Securing planning permission for smallholdings or microfarms in the green belt or rural areas can be challenging, but our expert knowledge of green belt planning regulations helps ensure your project meets all legal requirements. We handle agricultural planning permission applications, change of use approvals, and offer guidance on creating sustainable, eco-friendly developments that align with local planning policies.

Get in Touch for Planning Permission for Smallholdings, Microfarms & Self-Sufficiency Projects

If you’re ready to start your smallholding, microfarm, or self-sufficiency project, we’re here to help with all aspects of planning permission. From design and access statements to viability assessments, our comprehensive services will ensure your project gets the approval it needs.