Agricultural Diversification

Our experts can help create an agricultural diversification strategy by implementing a land-use assessment to explore options like transforming disused barns or rural homes into holiday lets, glamping, events or commercial leasing. We can advise on repurposing redundant land into high-performing commercial uses, such as workshops, storage, or farm shops - some benefiting from Class R rights for recreational or retail use. We carry out feasibility and revenue projections for each venture, considering rural economy trends and provide planning guidance on permitted development rights or full planning applications.

We also have experience in guiding landowners on Class Q permitted development rights for converting barns into residential dwellings. We are able to assist with drafting structural assessments, preparing prior approval submissions and ensuring compliance with criteria around use, floor space, and layout. Even when Class Q does not apply e.g. conservation zones, or for larger conversions, we can still offer advice on full planning routes.