2024 Planning Approvals – Prism Ag Rural Planning
In 2024, Prism Ag Rural Planning achieved a wide range of successful planning approvals and lawful development certificates across Surrey, Yorkshire and the wider North of England. These included barn conversions under Class Q, agricultural buildings, green belt developments, rural worker dwellings, equestrian facilities, diversification projects and condition discharges. Our track record in rural and countryside planning demonstrates our expertise in navigating complex planning law and securing positive outcomes for farmers, landowners and rural businesses.
Prior Notification under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) for a proposed change of use from Agricultural Building to Dwellinghouse (Class C3) comprising 1 dwellinghouse in Guildford, Surrey (green belt application).
Prior Notification for a Change of Use from an Agricultural Building to Use Class C1 (hotels) in North Yorkshire's Craven District.
Proposed single storey rear extension (Prior Notification Householder) in Barnsley, South Yorkshire (green belt rural planning).
Multiple Planning Condition discharges for a 2023 approval comprising of 1 x New Build Dwelling, Conversion of a 1700s non-designated heritage asset farm building range into 2 x dwellings (including demolition of two Victorian era red brick cottages, demolition of the front elevation and gables of the Victorian farmhouse together with partial demolition of the red bricked Victorian era farm building range/pig stys). Whilst retaining the original rear 1700s part of the Farmhouse in West Yorkshire and relinking it to an adjacent building via a modern glass vestibule.
Erection of an agricultural livestock building with 2 feed silos and associated operational works in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Erection of Plant and Machinery for Agricultural Slurry Tank on a Dairy Farm in Mirfield, West Yorkshire (green belt rural planning).
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for change of use of land and buildings to mixed use children's centre and private function venue near Leeds, West Yorkshire (green belt rural planning).
Class AA (Prior Approval) Demolition of Existing Roof and Construction of New First Floor with Roof in Barnsley, South Yorkshire (green belt rural planning).
Certificate of lawfulness to regularise a Landscaping Condition of a 2005 Application at an equestrian facility in excess of 10 years; and two timber stable blocks in excess of 4-years/10-years respectively (prior to legislation change for the 4-year rule) and a change of use of agricultural land to full equestrian use in excess of 10 years); and a change of use of a Dutch barn, lean-to and single storey building in excess of 10 years together with operation as a commercial business use providing facilities for outdoor sport and recreation in excess of 10 years in North Yorkshire.
Erection of a general-purpose agricultural building in North Yorkshire's Craven district.
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition for an Amended Site Access to a Former Poultry Egg Laying Unit Approved into 5 x Dwellinghouses in Rural Pendle District.
Erection of Agricultural Livestock Building and Engineering Works (retrospective) to Regularise the Agricultural Holding in Kirklees, West Yorkshire (green belt rural planning).
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) on a General Purpose Agricultural Building application in North Yorkshire.
Our 2024 casework highlights Prism Ag’s ability to deliver planning success in diverse rural and agricultural contexts — from green belt and heritage farmsteads in Yorkshire to agricultural and equestrian developments in Surrey. If you are seeking professional advice on rural planning, agricultural buildings, farm diversification or equestrian facilities.
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