Why are so many agricultural building conversions being refused?
A recent report indicates that Local Planning Authorities are refusing more than a third of…
October 30, 2025 By Duncan Tilney
Agricultural tenancies and the New Model Clauses
Kate Theophilus, partner in the rural team at Stephens Scown, looks at the new responsibilities…
September 26, 2025 By Kate Theophilus
Rural expert joins leading South West law firm
With more than a quarter of a century of work in the rural sector, Edward…
September 26, 2025 By Stephens Scown
The unique nature of farming divorces in England and Wales
Divorce is rarely straightforward, but when a family farm is involved, the process can become…
August 5, 2025 By Tamsin Best
The Electronic Communications Code: Legal Update for Landowners
What does the Electronic Communications Code means for landowners? Successive governments have promoted the fast…
May 21, 2025 By Victoria Wells
Stephens Scown in force at the Royal Cornwall Show – Meet the Team
Every year, for three days in June, the best in entertainment, agriculture, shopping and competition…
May 20, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Granting a solar or battery option? Have you reserved your biodiversity natural capital?
Since 12th February 2024 (2nd April 2024 for small sites) developers applying for planning permission…
May 15, 2025 By Edward Worthy
Is Your Farm Vulnerable to Care Home Fees?
Farmers have had a lot to worry about lately. The changes in the inheritance tax…
May 13, 2025 By Tamara Hasson
Succeeding with succession
The great benefits of an AHA tenancy created before 12 July 1984 is the possibility…
May 12, 2025 By Ian Thomas
Passing the farm on to the next generation – how do I protect it?
Rachel Reeves’ Budget in October last year and the resulting reduced relief from IHT is…
May 6, 2025 By Sarah Atkinson
Protecting your family’s future in farming
As a leading regional law firm with a strong history of supporting the rural sector…
March 3, 2025 By Stephens Scown
Newslink – rural newsletter
From rural entrepreneurs and farming awards to crop damage claims and trademarks the latest edition…
December 30, 2024 By Stephens Scown