Key changes to the Planning Regime

Key changes to the planning regime have now become law following Rural Assent for the Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013.

Under the Act there will be a 3 year window where it is permitted to change the use of buildings from B1 – Business to Residential.

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Land at Burleydam

Rostons are bringing to the market a 42.5 acre block of grade 11 productive arable land situated to the south of the A530, Burleydam on the Cheshire/Shropshire border. The land was formerly a part of the Combermere Estate and has in the past been used to land private aircraft, a plane hangar remains on the … Read more

Proposed Changes to Permitted Developement

Rostons Land & Property Specialists reports that details have been confirmed of the changes to Permitted Development Rights to allow change of use from commercial to residential.  Changes will apply only to buildings in B1(A) Office Use.  The change of use will be subject to a prior notification procedure.

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HS2 line to cause devastation to Cheshire’s Dairy Farms

“The announcement of the proposed HS2 Link earlier this week is likely to cause considerable angst for some of Cheshire’s leading dairy farms” quotes Tony Rimmer.  The proposed route takes a sway through the heart of the Cheshire countryside. Whilst many pressure groups are concerned over the implications to the countryside in the green belt … Read more

Entitlement Trading Update

In the light of the increased demand for entitlements, Rostons are still urging anyone with surplus entitlements to consider selling. Similarly, those who leased in Naked Acres last year may also wish to consider selling. Having previously carried out Naked Land transfers, Rostons this year do not believe that a Naked Land Transfer would satisfy … Read more

Rostons Receive European Recognition

Tony Rimmer of Rostons, Chartered Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers, based in Chester has recently been awarded the recognised European Valuers status by the European Group of Valuers Associations (TEGo VA) in Rome on 9 November 2012.

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CAP Reform and Entitlement Trading

CAP REFORM & SCHEME UPDATE ….. In the light of the increased demand for entitlements, Rostons are still urging anyone with surplus entitlements to consider selling. Similarly, those who leased in Naked Acres last year may also wish to consider selling. Having previously carried out Naked Land transfers, Rostons this year do not believe that … Read more