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What rights do landowners have when organised activities take place on their land without consent? 🚶Commercial activities, such as running events, cycle races or dog walking businesses cannot take place on open access land without the specific consent of the landowner.However, this does not deter some organisers, and these events can pose problems for members when they occur on public rights of way on their land.CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright explains more here: https://bit.ly/3Raps6v#access #rightsofway

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Ad: Calling all landowners! If you’re looking to maximise the revenue generated by your estate, it’s worth taking some time out to visit The Glamping Show 2024.The UK’s premier business-to-business glamping event is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and takes place from 19-21 Sept at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. The event is free to attend and gives you complimentary access to world-class seminars on how to set up, run and expand a glamping business, as well as the opportunity to see a wide range of innovative glamping equipment first-hand, and get valuable tips and advice on securing planning consent.You can also meet proprietors of established glamping operations to get tips and tricks on how to run a profitable glamping business.Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dsvRwCA#glampingentrepreneur #glampingstartup #TheGlampingShow2024 #ThisIsGlamping #TheGlampingShow

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Projects that are supported by volunteers are often the most impactful. 🤝The CLA Charitable Trust team read through a number of funding applications from causes that support disabled or disadvantaged groups with the help of volunteers.Without their crucial support, many charities, not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises would not be able to deliver access, recreational and educational opportunities in the countryside.This week we're sending a big 'thank you' to everyone who works hard to support worthwhile causes for #VolunteersWeek.Find out more about the work of the CLA Charitable Trust and make a donation to help worthwhile causes throughout England and Wales: https://lnkd.in/eDFzRGdG#volunteer #thankyou

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Planning consultant fees, ecology surveys, legal costs, flood risk assessments - there are a number of factors to consider before budgeting for and submitting a planning application. 🏡As the CLA’s Shannon Fuller explains in our latest In Focus article, gone are the days of a simple and straightforward planning application process, submitting an application is now an investment that must be considered from the outset of a project.Find out the key aspects to consider to help you budget more accurately and avoid unexpected costs for any planning application: https://bit.ly/3Vp2B9w#planning

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Ad: Landowners approached by developers - option or promotion agreement?Developers’ appetite for land is undiminished. Typically, developers offer landowners option or promotion agreements to promote their land. Beware the following:𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? Usually between 3-15 years. Short is best.𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐩𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? Developers will pay a premium on signing and extensions.𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬? The developer – plus landowner’s agent and legal fees in preparing the agreement.𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬. The developer must be obliged to maximise the development value. Minimum land values/receipts are recommended.𝐀𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝?- Option agreements; a developer buys the land at between 80-90% of the agreed value. - Promotion agreements; land is sold on the open market and the landowner gets between 80-90% of proceeds. But - major benefit: both parties’ interests are aligned – maximising the price which is shared.𝐒𝐨, 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? Definitely. Land sold via an option cannot be exposed to competitive bids from rival developers. Promotion agreements allow open market exposure when the land is sold and reassure that the best price has been secured.Contact Hawkspur Chartered Surveyors to find out more: https://lnkd.in/dedZuJd

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Top tips for navigating the planning system - watch the CLA webinar. 🏗️With some changes to permitted development rights coming into force recently, CLA planning experts Shannon Fuller and John Greenshields hosted a free webinar for members which covered a variety of subjects.The pair discussed what to consider when submitting a planning application, how changes to the system will affect landowners looking to develop, and gave an overview of how planning reform could be affected by a general election.CLA members can now watch the recording of this webinar and hear some advice for submitting a planning application here: https://bit.ly/4bS8L7E#planning

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Bringing back nature in North Yorkshire. 🌳A major transition is underway at the 1,500-acre Summerstone Estate in North Yorkshire, with the CLA member undergoing a substantial work programme to restore nature.In our latest member story, find out how the estate's conservation and biodiversity work is aiming to bring back wildlife, replenish woodlands, regenerate soil, improve natural water management and ultimately achieve carbon neutrality - alongside the estate’s sustainable beef and sheep farm and sporting activities.Read the estate's full story here: https://lnkd.in/dCDw8s6H#nature #yorkshire #farming

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Next week: get an understanding of estate planning at the CLA & LIFT-Financial Group webinar. 📝Join us on 4 June for a free, one-hour webinar to hear from Louise Speke, CLA Chief Tax Adviser, and Ross Glanfield, Partner at LIFT-Financial.Exclusively for CLA members, the discussion will cover a number of subjects: what inheritance tax is, the conflicting objectives of having enough money for retirement vs estate planning, why pensions and insurance can be invaluable tools in estate planning, and highlight useful estate planning case studies.Book your place on the webinar today: https://bit.ly/3yzNW2u#estate #planning

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The expanded SFI 2024 offer: explained. 🚜The latest announcement of an expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer for 2024 includes details of 102 actions which are due to be included in the new offer - an update which will impact many farmers and land managers in England.To analyse this in detail, CLA Senior Land Use Policy Adviser Cameron Hughes reviews the latest offer in his blog and explains how the changes could affect your rural business: https://bit.ly/3KkRDM6#SFI #farming

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