Planning Permission in the Green Belt
Getting planning permission for development in the Green Belt can be difficult. Whilst replacement dwellings is one type of development which might not be inappropriate often the size and scope of what can be achieved is very limited. This can be frustrating where an existing poor-quality dwelling occupies a fabulous location. Brian Barrow an Acorus […]
Application taken to Judicial Review and quashed
An approach was made by a farmer/landowner (the client) to review a current planning application that was on land near to their farm. Locally there had been a history of many applications being submitted on small parcels of land for stables, caravans and associated work. The latest application was for the ‘Provision of holiday chalet […]
Removing an Agricultural Occupancy Condition
Acorus has been successful in removing an Agricultural Occupancy Condition for a client in Cheshire, which followed the submission of a Certificate of Lawfulness regarding the dwelling having been occupied in breach of the occupancy condition for the past 10 years. The dwelling was granted outline planning consent in November 2002, which at the time […]
Two dwellings approved in West Devon
Acorus has secured full planning permission for two dwellings in West Devon. Initially Class Q was granted, in 2019, for the change of use of an agricultural building, into two semi-detached dwellings. The agricultural building was originally used for housing cattle, and was part of an established agricultural unit, with land used for arable cropping […]
A free-range egg-laying facility approved near a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Acorus has recently secured full planning permission for a 32,000 free-range egg-laying unit for a 3rd generation farmer in Mid Devon. The subject site was located in proximity to an Ancient Woodland, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Air Quality Management Area (AQMA), and was identified as having potential for archaeological interest. Early engagement with […]
Anyone for Cake! Join us, everyone is welcome.
Acorus is hosting a Coffee & Cake Morning in our Exeter Office for Macmillan on Friday 27th September from 10:30 to 12 noon. Location – Addlepool Business Centre, EX3 0NR If you are unable to taste some yummy cakes on the day with us, donations are very welcome. Scan the QR Code on our Facebook […]
Two successful Agricultural Occupancy Condition Removals
Acorus has been successful in removing Agricultural Occupancy Conditions for two clients in Pembrokeshire, both followed the submission of Certificates of Lawfulness regarding the dwellings having been occupied in breach of the occupancy conditions for the past 10 years. In one instance the occupier had taken alternative employment, whilst retaining the farmland and letting it […]
Planning permission was achieved for a new dwelling in Essex
Acorus successfully obtained planning permission for a unique new build dwelling on a farm in Essex. The site historically had a mobile home positioned on it, which had been occupied as a residence for over ten years. It was on this basis a Certificate of Lawful use was granted, this had effectively established the principle […]
Permitted Development Amendments are now Live
Changes to permitted development rights have been announced, notably Class Q (formerly agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses, now buildings on established agricultural units to dwellinghouses) and Class R (agricultural buildings to commercial use). From the 21st May, Class Q now allows up to ten dwellings (from five), and a maximum floorspace of 1000 square metres (from […]
Julie Milne
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and colleague Julie Milne has passed away. Julie was our Finance Administrator for over 21 years, having worked in ADAS, transferring to Acorus when it was formed in October 2002. Julie was an exceptional employee, totally committed to her job and […]