Strategic advice on rural dwelling restrictions.
Advice on agricultural occupancy conditions, removal applications, Certificates of Lawfulness and rural dwelling restrictions.
Defined professional scope · Fee estimate before instruction
Agricultural occupancy conditions can affect how a dwelling is occupied, marketed and valued. The planning history, wording of the condition, evidence and chosen procedural route all require close attention.
Start with the condition and history
The exact wording, original permission, subsequent decisions and occupation history are central. Prism Ag Rural Planning reviews the available records before recommending a route.
Evidence-led applications
Depending on the case, evidence may relate to occupation, agricultural need, marketing, local circumstances or a claimed lawful use. The evidence must match the legal and planning route pursued.
Complex cases require professional scope
An enquiry can identify whether the matter is suitable for an initial paid consultation, an evidence review or a full planning instruction. No outcome can be guaranteed.
Evidence first.
Then the planning route.
Submit the site and case detailsProvide the proposal, history, planning references, available documents and deadlines.
Define the required reviewWe identify whether a paid consultation, feasibility study or broader instruction is suitable.
Receive a fee estimateThe professional scope, responsibilities and fee estimate are set out before work starts.
Technical questions about agricultural occupancy conditions.
Each matter is assessed on its own planning facts. Detailed advice is provided under a paid consultation or agreed professional instruction.
Make a Planning EnquiryWhat is an Agricultural Occupancy Condition?
It is a planning condition restricting occupation of a dwelling to people meeting the wording of that condition. Exact terms and planning history vary.
Can an agricultural tie be removed?
Removal may be possible in some circumstances, but it depends on the condition, evidence, planning policy and case history. A site-specific review is required.
Can a Certificate of Lawfulness be relevant?
It may be relevant where a lawful use is claimed through the passage of time and evidence. The correct certificate route and evidential test must be assessed.
Do you provide valuation advice?
The service is planning consultancy. Separate valuation or legal advice should be obtained where those disciplines are required.
Need advice on a
rural planning matter?
Submit the site, proposal, planning history and relevant deadlines.
We will identify whether a paid consultation or scoped instruction is appropriate.