Permitted Development Rights (PDR’s) allow agricultural businesses to make changes to existing buildings or erect new agricultural buildings without the need for a full planning application. Recent changes have opened up more opportunities for property owners. In May 2024, England and Wales updated PDR’s, with increased opportunities for agricultural buildings. The new guidelines should make […]
Author Archives: Davidson Robertson
Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Case Study: D&R supports Carloonan Farm to reverse years of losses
02
Jul
Jul
Nestled in the charming and tranquil district of Argyll and Bute is Carloonan Farm in Inverary. The farm has been battling with SSEN for just over a year to get a fair and proper compensation package for disruption caused by the installation of a new overhead line. The line, which is the second project of […]
Renewable Energy and Storage, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades: Essential guide to protecting your land and business
01
Jul
Jul
The drive towards Net-Zero energy requires swathes of electrical infrastructure upgrades across the country to form a network that will support the increased demand for electricity. Historically, energy was generated from a few large power stations, in the future most of this energy will be generated in rural locations. The nature of the electrical lines […]
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Jun
Jun
On June 28th, Senior Director Martin Hall, became President of CAAV (Central Association of Agricultural Valuers). CAAV members are agricultural and rural valuers who provide professional advice and valuation expertise on issues affecting the countryside. Martin was elected to the Executive Committee in 2021 and sits on the CAAV Panel of Arbitrators. As Vice President, […]
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Jun
Jun
The draft Land Reform (Scotland) Bill was introduced on the 13th of March 2024. It has yet to go through the full parliamentary process at Holyrood and is expected to be enacted later this year. It is likely to come into effect in phases. The Bill is a significant piece of legislation and will affect […]
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Jun
Jun
Proposed reforms to the national grid connection process mean demand from renewables developers for land rights is set to increase massively. For landowners, it opens a new set of opportunities which could be transformative for their businesses. Last year, there was an amnesty for developers who secured a grid connection but did not feel they […]
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Jun
Jun
The grand finale of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers (SAYFC) Tug of War competition held on Saturday at the Royal Highland Show, was another epic battle of passion, power and skill. Sponsored by Davidson & Robertson, the women’s competition was won by Kilmaurs YFC, Ayrshire, and the men’s event was won by Biggar YFC, […]
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May
May
There has been a fivefold increase in rural property sellers approaching Davidson & Robertson to market their properties this spring. The market is ticking upward in terms of the number of properties coming to market, and more sellers are choosing D&R as their agent for both on and off-market sales. Chris Edmunds, D&R Director and […]
Estate Management, Renewable Energy and Storage, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Case Study: Successfully supporting Kettlehill Farm on Utilities projects
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Apr
Apr
Situated in the picturesque region of East Dunbartonshire is Kettlehill Farm; a family-owned multigenerational farm with significant land holdings specialising in beef, sheep, and arable farming. The family-farm has been a loyal client of D&R for decades and have trusted Ian Austin and his team to provide advice on a wide range of Utilities, Energy […]
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Apr
Apr
Many farmers now agree that shelterbelts on farms are good for their land, livestock and also for the environmental sustainability of flora and fauna. Over the years there has been a push towards conifer planting for commercial gain, but could there be other, better long term options for farms by moving from coniferous to broadleaf […]
