Our Blog
Succession Planning for Farming Families
Succession Planning for Farming FamiliesSuccession planning for farming families has become a critical priority across the UK, as agricultural households navigate increasing financial pressures, evolving regulations, and changing environmental demands. For many farm...
Farm Succession Planning in the UK
Farm Succession Planning in the UKFarm succession in the UK is an increasingly important topic as agricultural families face growing financial, legal, and environmental pressures. Farms are often multi-generational assets that represent heritage and livelihood....
Reptile Survey Guidelines: What You Need to Know
Reptile Survey Guidelines: What You Need to KnowReptile survey guidelines are an important consideration for developers, landowners, and planners working on sites where reptiles may be present. Native reptiles are protected under UK legislation, meaning that...
Nesting Bird Survey Guidelines: A Practical Guide
Nesting Bird Survey Guidelines: A Practical GuideUnderstanding nesting bird survey guidelines is essential for developers, landowners, and planners working within the UK planning system. During the breeding season, nesting birds are protected by law, meaning that...
Breeding Bird Survey Guidelines: Guidance for Your Project
Breeding Bird Survey Guidelines: Guidance for Your ProjectBreeding bird survey guidelines are an important consideration for developers, landowners, and planners working on sites with potential ecological constraints. Where breeding birds may be present, surveys help...
What is a Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment?
What is a Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment?What is a Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment? Understanding what a Biodiversity Net Gain assessment is now essential for developers, landowners, and planners navigating the UK planning system. Since February 2024, Biodiversity...
How to meet Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations UK
How To Meet Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations in the UKUnderstanding how to meet Biodiversity Net Gain regulations is now a key part of the planning process for most developments. Since the introduction of mandatory requirements under the Environment Act 2021,...
Farm Succession Planning: Securing the Future for Farm Families
Farm Succession Planning: Securing the Future for Farm FamiliesSuccession planning is one of the most important conversations within farm families. Farming businesses are unique: they are not only commercial enterprises but also homes and sources of identity passed...
Are Planning Authorities Legally Obliged to Request Bat Surveys?
Are Planning Authorities Legally Obliged to Request Bat Surveys?For developers, landowners, and planners, understanding whether planning authorities are legally obliged to request bat surveys is a key part of the UK planning process. Bats are a European protected...
