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Government announces changes to planning rules to encourage farm diversification

The Government is extending permitted development rights to give farmers greater freedoms to diversify and convert agricultural buildings for commercial uses

Rachael Brown
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Government announces changes to planning rules to encourage farm diversification

The Government has announced new planning rules to make it easier for farmers to diversify and convert their unused buildings into new homes and shops, without having to spend time and money submitting...

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