Ep. 33 Experts in the Field: The Planning and Infrastructure Bill – how it will impact rural landowners
In our latest episode, our experts discuss planning reform and how this is likely to impact farmers and other rural landowners.
The Farms, Estates & Rural Land team at Foot Anstey bring you the next episode of the firm's popular podcast series which provides insights and practical advice on important issues for agriculture and rural business.
In our latest episode, Edward Venmore, Partner and Head of our Farms, Estates and Rural Land team, is joined by Rose Westwood, Associate, and James Clark, Partner. Together, they discuss the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and how it is likely to impact farmers and other rural landowners.
What's in this episode?
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is currently making its way through parliament and contains many hugely impactful reforms. The stated aim of the new legislation is to streamline the planning process, reduce delays, and support infrastructure delivery while ensuring environmental protection.
In this episode, we discuss the key parts of the bill, with a focus on the reforms that are most likely to impact rural landowners, including reforms to compulsory purchase orders and the introduction of the nature restoration fund. Our experts conclude with their key takeaways and recommendations for landowners.
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Useful resources
- Our Farms, Estates and Rural Land team: Farms, Estates and Rural Land | Foot Anstey
- Our Planning team: Planning Lawyers | Foot Anstey
- Our insights: Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Reforms – What rural landowners need to know
Access all the previous episodes our podcast via our dedicated Experts in the Field podcast page.
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