Rother District Council

Many farmers are looking at opportunities to branch out into new enterprises. Well planned and managed, these enterprises can benefit the farmers who run them, and the communities in which they live

They can generate alternative uses for land and buildings and create new jobs and services in the countryside.

If you are one of these farmers, you need to understand the planning system and how to improve your chances of getting planning permission for your proposals. Most agricultural development, such as new farm buildings, also now requires some form of planning consent.

The planning system is designed to regulate the development and use of land in the public interest. The system has an important role to play in encouraging development which supports the rural economy and protects and enhances the countryside.

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