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Help with agricultural and rural planning

Agricultural and rural planning rules can look straightforward until the details of the holding, building, use, prior approval route or permitted development right are examined.

Planning Geek can help you work out the most realistic route for the site and, where appropriate, prepare or support the planning work.

Agricultural planning help reviewing rural development plans beside a farm building

Want to talk through the rural planning options?

Book a paid consultation with Ian if you want to discuss the holding, the proposed building or use and the routes that may realistically be available.

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Want Planning Geek to undertake the work?

Request a fee proposal and we will take you straight into the agricultural / forestry route in the master quote form.

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Not sure which rural planning route applies?

Send us the site address, details of the holding and what you want to build or use the land or buildings for. Include any existing planning reference or council correspondence if you have it.

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Agricultural Planning Help Page Updated: 23rd August 2026