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      Rural Outlook | 2024

      Welcome to the 2024 edition of Rural Outlook. This edition sets out some of the key opportunities which are available to landowners and gives our thoughts and ideas as to how you might take them forward.

      11 Mar 2024 BROWSE OVER A CUP OF COFFEE

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      There is no ‘one size fits all’ and it will be important to take advice that fits with your own circumstances. We hope that you enjoy this edition of Rural Outlook, and it gives you some ideas and inspiration for your farms and estates.

      We hope you enjoy it - you can browse individual articles below, or complete a short form to download the full magazine or to request a hard copy.

       

      Introduction | Rural Outlook
      Wed 06 Mar · 2 min read

      Introduction | Rural Outlook

      We approach the spring with a mixture of excitement and trepidation, both in terms of the rural economy, and wider macroeconomic factors.

      Introduction | Rural Outlook
      Wed 06 Mar · 5 minute read
      Is it Time to Embrace a Land Use Framework?
      Wed 06 Mar · 5 minute read

      Is it Time to Embrace a Land Use Framework?

      Never before has land been subject to so many competing demands. Could it now be time to embrace the concept of a Land Use Framework? And where does that leave farming, now in a largely unsupported world? Ian Ashbridge, Head of Agriculture and Environment, explores.
      Wed 06 Mar · 3 minute read
      Sustainable Farming Incentive - Our Findings so Far
      Wed 06 Mar · 3 minute read

      Sustainable Farming Incentive - Our Findings so Far

      At the time of writing, Bidwells’ agriculture and environment team have been working with the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 offer for three months and have had mixed experience with the actions chosen, the compatibility with other schemes, and the application process.
      Wed 06 Mar · 3 minute read
      Nutrient Neutrality Challenges: Key Takeaways for Landowners
      Wed 06 Mar · 3 minute read

      Nutrient Neutrality Challenges: Key Takeaways for Landowners

      18 months after it was first introduced, there are finally glimmers of hope for landowners and developers affected by Nutrient Neutrality. Planning Partner, Iain Hill, discusses solutions to mitigate the impact of development.
      Wed 06 Mar · 7 Minute Read
      Biodiversity Net Gain: An Opportunity for Nature
      Wed 06 Mar · 7 Minute Read

      Biodiversity Net Gain: An Opportunity for Nature

      Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is the mechanism by which new housing, commercial and infrastructure developments in England will become ‘nature positive’. As of 12 February 2024 all major developments must deliver a minimum of 10% BNG.

      Bright Sparks - Solar and Battery Markets Still Hot
      Wed 06 Mar · 3 Minute Read

      Bright Sparks - Solar and Battery Markets Still Hot

      Amidst a dynamic renewable energy landscape, developers are still scoping out new solar energy and battery storage projects in England, even though many considered this market to be almost at saturation nearly two years ago. Susannah Hibbard and Chris Thyer, both Partners in our energy and renewables team, explore the current trend for these technologies.

      Bright Sparks - Solar and Battery Markets Still Hot
      Wed 06 Mar · 4 Minute read
      Creating Nature Rich Solar Sites
      Wed 06 Mar · 4 Minute read

      Creating Nature Rich Solar Sites

      With global agreement on the urgency of the climate crisis and time slipping away to reach our targets of a net zero power supply by 2035 and a net zero economy by 2050, the energy transition has never been more pressing. Solar farms have an important role to play in this transition.

      Wed 06 Mar · 3 minute read
      Update on Rural Permitted Development Rights
      Wed 06 Mar · 3 minute read

      Update on Rural Permitted Development Rights

      Around 10 years ago, we saw the introduction of Class Q (agriculture to residential) and Class R (agriculture to a flexible commercial use) permitted development rights, which opened significant opportunities for barn conversions and rural diversification.
      Wed 06 Mar · 2 Minute Read
      Developing Your Land While Protecting Your Values
      Wed 06 Mar · 2 Minute Read

      Developing Your Land While Protecting Your Values

      Legacy development is increasingly popular for rural landowners looking to develop their land in a sustainable way while benefiting future generations by creating high-quality, environmentally conscious communities.
      Wed 06 Mar · 2 minute read
      Local Plan Watch
      Wed 06 Mar · 2 minute read

      Local Plan Watch

      It’s essential for anyone that has land with potential for development to keep apprised of the opportunities arising from emerging local development plans. Doing so can be a daunting task, with plans in an everchanging state of flux, but fear not – Bidwells’ Local Plan Watch can help.
      Wed 06 Mar · 2 minute read
      Rural Investment Portfolios
      Wed 06 Mar · 2 minute read

      Rural Investment Portfolios

      Rural investment portfolios offer significant potential whilst providing a safer investment opportunity than other, higher-risk, asset classes.
      Wed 06 Mar · 3 minute read
      Rural Agency Update 2024
      Wed 06 Mar · 3 minute read

      Rural Agency Update 2024

      Over the past 12 months, there has been a noticeable increase in land brought to the market, marking a shift from previous years.

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      Giles Dobson

      Head of Rural
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      Partner, Head of Rural Investment
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      Partner, Head of Agriculture & Environment
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