Government cuts delinked payments to support SFI and drive sustainable farming
If you are yet to sign up to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), recent reductions in delinked payments means there there are now even more reasons to do so.
A useful summary of the updates to the SFI environmental payments
An update about the latest environmental payments under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) released by Defra on 21 May, and we have prepared a useful summary.
Updates to Class Q, R and Agricultural (Class A and B) Permitted Development
Amendments to Class Q, R and Agricultural (Class A and B) Permitted Development were made law in England on 30 April 2024.
Will the extended timescale for enforcement actions affect you?
The timescale for enforcement actions against unlawful operational development or changes of use to a single dwellinghouse is being extended on 25 April 2024.
Productivity and slurry management grants available NOW!
You can now apply for productivity and slurry management grants through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) but note the deadline to apply is midday on 17 April 2024.
Class MA permitted development restrictions to be eased
Class MA, which allows for the conversion of buildings from Class E to residential use, we be altered on 5 March 2024 to ease some of the current restrictions.
Solar PV systems and Round 2 of the Improving Farm Productivity grant
Round 2 of the Improving Farm Productivity grant is due to open by the end of January and could help fund a solar PV system on your farm. VIEW THE FULL ARTICLE FOR AN IMPORTANT UPDATE.
Join AssetSphere as a Chartered Town Planner
We are looking for a part-time Chartered Town Planner with experience in the public and/or private sectors to join our team based in Sherborne (Dorset) and Bath
Calf Housing Grant: first stage closes in November
The first stage of the Calf Housing Grant closes on the 30 November 2023, with grants of £15,000 to £500,000 available.
New fire safety legislation affecting all businesses now in force
New fire safety legislation came into effect on 1 October 2023 and affects all businesses and building owners.