New planning guidance increases approval chance for barn conversions
South West property owners planning barn conversions now have a better chance for approval from…
October 26, 2022 By Chris Tofts
Mineral Exploration – how to obtain mineral rights
How can mineral operators obtain rights for mineral exploration from uncooperative landowners? There is a…
October 6, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Isolated countryside homes – should a farmhouse owner be forced into a ‘Granny Annex’
Guidelines show that local planning authorities should avoid new isolated countryside homes but what happens…
September 19, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Good news for farmers diversifying into leisure activities
It is becoming more and more common for farmers to supplement their income through tourism…
September 7, 2022 By Chris Tofts
The Highways Statement – public access to private land
What is a Highways Statement and how does it work? Over the pandemic and multiple…
August 17, 2022 By James Snell
Enforcement Action – smallholders’ house and residential static caravan saved on appeal
Smallholders in Devon have been allowed to keep living in a home that they had…
March 2, 2022 By Stephens Scown
S106 Agreements – Can they restrict my parking permit application?
What are S106 agreements? And how can they legally impose restrictions on applications for parking…
February 17, 2022 By Sarah-Jane Williams-Cole
EV Charging Points – legal requirement in new homes
How will the government requirement for all new homes and buildings to provide EV car…
December 15, 2021 By Katie Allen
Fire Safety Defects – who is responsible for the costs?
Who is responsible for the repair and maintenance costs of fire safety defects? Following the…
December 14, 2021 By Jim Gorrod
How will the Environment Bill impact rural businesses?
The new Environment Bill has finally become law this year. What impact can we expect…
November 18, 2021 By Tom Graham
Developing land or farm buildings into holiday accommodation
Are you thinking of making the most of the staycation boom by developing unused land…
October 26, 2021 By Brittany Allen
Multi-council deal supported by Stephens Scown’s corporate team
Stephens Scown’s corporate team has recently advised on a significant transaction for CORSERV, which involved…
September 27, 2021 By Stephens Scown