Over the past couple of weeks we have seen the consultation on the route from West Midlands to Manchester, Leeds and beyond open for responses and the launch of the Exceptional Hardship Scheme for Phase 2.
CAP REFORM – ENGLISH FARMERS AT DISADVANTAGE AGAIN
The announcement last week that the EU Commission, Council of Ministers and Parliament came to an agreement on the Common Agricultural Policy whilst at first being welcome, it may not indeed be the case for English farmers.
Countess of Chester Champions British Produce
Tony Rimmer, Director of Rostons, believes Cheshire’s farmers will be extremely pleased to hear the positive news, that the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been championed in the Farmers Weekly for purchasing 92% of its food from Britain.
RDPE – Dairy fund
The principle aim of the Dairy Fund is to support activity that facilitates a resilient and competitive dairy sector through projects that enable dairy farms across England to improve competitiveness. The aim will be delivered through grant support for the costs of exploring formal co-operation.
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.
CAP Reform Bridging the Gap between the Old and the New Scheme
The European Commission have recently published the details of how the transition from the old scheme in 2013 to the new scheme in 2015 will be dealt with.
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.
Funding Available for Farm Improvements
The AMC have secured a further £20 million