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Agricultural Development
Occupational Dwellings
Kernon Countryside Consultants have appraised many applications for occupational dwellings either on behalf of applicants, local authorities or third party objectors. We have a detailed understanding of the relevant policy criteria and their application for both temporary and permanent dwellings.
We have assessed businesses and applications for a wide range of enterprises including traditional agricultural enterprises such as dairy, beef, sheep and poultry, horticultural enterprises including flowers, fruit and hydroponics, and less common enterprises such as deer, ostriches, rabbits, wild boar, alpacas and mushrooms.
We also provide advice on the removal, transfer and variation of agricultural occupancy conditions.
Agricultural Buildings
Whether you want to develop a new farmyard complex on a greenfield site, or simply extend an existing farm building, we can help. We can advise whether the proposal benefits from permitted development rights or whether a full planning application will be necessary. We have been involved in many applications and appraisals for farm buildings including grain stores, cattle and sheep sheds, poultry units (moveable and fixed units), hay/straw/machinery sheds, rabbit units and polytunnels.
Equine Development
The equine sector makes a huge contribution to the rural economy. With many farmers looking at ways to diversify and more people becoming involved with horses there has been a big increase in the use of land and buildings for equestrian purposes.
We are able to advise on a wide range of equestrian development from small-scale stabling for personal use through to large-scale equestrian complexes for commercial projects. We can advise on the erection of new purpose-built stable blocks or the provision of stabling through building re-use. KCC have experience of a wide range of equestrian enterprises including Stud Farms, Racing Yards and Livery enterprises. Recent projects have included:
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Rural Diversification
Government policy is in favour of rural diversification and building re-use, with safeguards. We have been involved with applications and proposals for a wide range of re-uses including:
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More unusual re-uses have included:
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We also advise on the change of use of land and on gaining consent for new buildings required for farm diversification proposals. We have recently been involved in gaining consent for:
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Development of Land
New developments on greenfield land will inevitably have impacts for Agriculture. KCC can advise on the effects of non-agricultural development on agricultural land quality and farm businesses.
New off-line road schemes in particular can have significant effects on farm businesses. In many cases the impacts can be at least partially mitigated. KCC are able to undertake interviews with farmers / landowners and advise on the likely impacts on farm businesses and the need for mitigation. We are also able to carry out and advise on the need for Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Surveys.
KCC have been involved in providing the agricultural input to numerous Environmental Statements for road schemes and development sites across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. KCC also give evidence at Public Inquiries, however in many instances agricultural objections can be overcome before the start of a Public Inquiry.
Land Use Studies
Over the years Kernon Countryside Consultants have been involved in a variety of land-based research projects for Government Departments and Agencies. In recent years studies have included:
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Expert Witness Work:
Both Tony Kernon and Verity Drewett are experienced at Expert Witness work. Tony has given evidence at over 100 planning inquiries and appeal hearings. Both can attend planning appeals / public inquiries and provide input to appeal statements / proofs of evidence.
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