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 […]
Category Archives: Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
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 […]
25
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 […]
Estate Management, Renewable Energy and Storage, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Case Study: Successfully supporting Kettlehill Farm on Utilities projects
17
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 […]
Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Great demand for support on infrastructure projects from NFUS members
16
Apr
Apr
Davidson & Robertson (D&R) has partnered with NFUS to support members on infrastructure issues. They have seen high demand due to the growing number of projects across Scotland, ranging from electricity upgrades and energising rail lines to new water pipeline plans. The Affinity Partnership between D&R and NFUS was launched at AgriScot in November and […]
Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Top five actions to take when faced with electricity infrastructure projects on your land
16
Apr
Apr
Many farmers and landowners are going to be affected by the significant upgrades to electricity infrastructure, but not everyone knows what to do when the first official letter drops through the door. There are several ongoing consultations in the North East of Scotland about the new overhead lines, which are all at various stages. There […]
Rural Lettings, Rural Valuations, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Tess Gibson passes exams to become the newest Chartered Surveyor at Davidson & Robertson
23
Jan
Jan
Passing her professional exams just before Christmas, Tess Gibson becomes Lanarkshire’s newest qualified Chartered Surveyor and a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). A farmer’s daughter from near Biggar, Tess Gibson studied for her Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) whilst working with Davidson & Robertson, the rural surveyors, and consultants with offices […]
Renewable Energy and Storage, Rural Valuations, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Alasdair Allan, January promotion for dynamic young Land Agent at Davidson & Robertson
22
Jan
Jan
Alasdair Allan, Land Agent at Davidson & Robertson (D&R), has been promoted to Senior Associate in recognition of his utility work responsibilities. Alasdair joined D&R, the firm of rural surveyors and consultants, three years ago, and now acts as Land Agent focusing on infrastructure and utility work. His promotion to Senior Associate recognises the experience […]
Rural Sales, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
New Director signals growth in Cumbria and SW Scotland
19
Jan
Jan
Chartered Surveyor Paul Robinson, has joined the Senior Management Team of Directors at Davidson & Robertson (D&R), creating a stronger platform for growing the business and developing staff across Cumbria and south west Scotland. Davidson & Robertson, the firm of rural surveyors and consultants, with offices on both sides of the border has promoted one […]
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