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Most new farm-based or countryside developments involve some form of planning application: be it for new farm buildings, for stables, for farm diversification or other changes of use. The rural planning division of the BIAC contains members with specialist skills in rural development work, particularly where there is a need for planning permission. Members skills cover farm buildings and dwellings, land classification, equestrian centres and farm diversification (including changes of use, leisure and tourism development), and the promotion of non-agricultural development sites.

The Division holds an annual conference for the wider agricultural community each October at the National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh (see events page for latest details). This is usually a sell out, so book early.

The aim of the division is to advance and enhance the skills of its members, through sharing knowledge and skills, suitable professional development work and by seeking to ensure a consistently high standard of all its practicing members. In addition, the Division promotes awareness of its member’s services via organisations such as the NFU, TFA, FUW, CLA, RTPI, Planning Officer’s Society etc. Overall, by this process, the Division aims to match members skills to client’s needs.
 

Divisional Secretary, Tony Kernon
Tel: 01793 771333
e-mail: tony@kernon.co.uk

Divisional Chairman, Barry Davies
Tel: 01536 524808
e-mail: barrydavies@daviesandco.co.uk