RURAL LAND
Rural land involves complex property, planning, and regulatory considerations, from ownership and agricultural use to environmental compliance, planning permissions, and redevelopment opportunities. We advise councils, investors, and land managers on managing and developing rural land efficiently, sustainably, and in line with legal requirements.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Advised on thousands of rural land and property transfers across the UK.
Dealt with issues unique to rural land including Farm Business Tenancies, Agricultural Holdings, Tree Preservation Orders and more.
Dealt with all aspects of landlord and tenant issues from lease negotiations to break notices.
Advised on the use of rural land for renewable energy purposes including natural gas, solar parks and wind farms.
Advised on all aspects of property litigation.
Dealt with large town and country planning projects on rural land, including the development of the London Cycle Superhighway at Hyde Park and St James's Park.
Advised on many public / employee liability cases relating to accidents in the countryside and parkland.
Recovered debts for use of rural land.
Legal issues that may arise
Transfers of rural land and property.
Drafting leases and tri-partite leases for rural land.
Licences and leases of rural land for commercial use.
Farm Business Tenancies and Agricultural Holdings.
Public and employee liability relating to countryside accidents.
Environmental law issues including pollution and contamination prevention.
Property litigation.
Town and country planning.
Debt recovery.
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