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being consideredCharlotte Bromley9 August 2023Read MoreWhat to do when a utility company wants access to your landJon Rimmer16 June 2023Read MoreUnleashing Rural Opportunity – A Government charm offensive?Matthew Sawdon13 June 2023Read MoreAnimal Health and Welfare Grant announcedThomas Hamplett4 April 2023Read MoreThe Delinking of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) PaymentsKaren Ross4 April 2023Read MoreWater Management Grant for Arable or Horticultural Businesses is now Open!Thomas Hamplett4 April 2023Read MoreFarming Equipment and Technology Grant – Round 2 announced!Thomas Hamplett10 February 2023Read MoreBPS Entitlement trading window now open!Thomas Hamplett7 February 2023Read MoreNew standards added to the Sustainable Farming Incentive SchemeMatthew Sawdon31 January 2023Read MoreChanges to Countryside Stewardship and ELM’sMatthew Sawdon5 January 2023Read MoreSteve Davies and Elizabeth Welch promoted to Associate DirectorsSam Snart20 December 2022Read MoreCalling all pig, beef and dairy farmers – slurry infrastructure grant openThomas Hamplett15 December 2022Read MoreBPS Lump Sum Exit SchemeKaren Ross13 May 2022Read MoreDevelopment SitesBill Lightfoot13 May 2022Read MoreLand market remains strongMatthew Sawdon13 May 2022Read MoreTax AdviceVicky Hutton-Squire13 May 2022Read MoreSustainable Farming Incenitive (SFI) to launch in JuneMatthew Sawdon14 April 2022Read MoreWoodland Creation Grants – Up to £8,500 per hectareCharlotte Bromley25 March 2022Read MoreOpportunities and challenges aheadMatthew Sawdon1 March 2022Read More£30m grant funding for farm diversification announcedThomas Hamplett31 January 2022Read MoreCanterbury City Council – an unusual call for planning sitesSteve Davies31 January 2022Read MoreFarmers could receive up to £100,000 to give up their landMatthew Sawdon31 January 2022Read MoreGenerous new grants launched to increase productivity on your farmThomas Hamplett31 January 2022Read MoreIncreased payments for Countryside Stewardship Schemes (CSS)Matthew Sawdon13 January 2022Read MoreLocal Nature Recovery (LNR) and Landscape Recovery (LR)Matthew Sawdon11 January 2022Read MoreDEFRA release details of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) rollout 2022Matthew Sawdon13 December 2021Read MoreDevelopment land market in the pandemicBill Lightfoot16 November 2021Read MoreVicky Phillips passes the RICS Expert Witness CertificateVicky Hutton-Squire13 November 2021Read MoreBiodiversity Net Gain – what we know so farSteve Davies24 August 2021Read MoreNew grant scheme targets AONBs and National ParksSophie Walker24 August 2021Read MoreRewilding in Agricultural TenanciesSam Snart24 August 2021Read MoreTimbeeeeeeeer!Vicky Hutton-Squire24 August 2021Read MoreSustainable Farming IncentiveMatthew Sawdon19 August 2021Read MoreMore powers to tenantsVicky Hutton-Squire1 March 2021Read MoreRent review – Is now the time?Matthew Sawdon1 March 2021Read MoreRights of WaySophie Walker1 March 2021Read MoreThe Importance of Place Making – Will A National Design Code Assist?Steve Davies16 February 2021Read MoreGrants and SubsidiesMatthew Sawdon4 February 2021Read MoreIs your business ready for the Agriculture Bill?Vicky Hutton-Squire15 January 2021Read MoreThe Agricultural Transition Plan – Is your business prepared?Matthew Sawdon3 December 2020Read MoreAll change for the land market?Vicky Hutton-Squire10 November 2020Read MorePublic money for public goodsMatthew Sawdon10 November 2020Read MoreStour Catchment Planning Update10 November 2020Read MoreKent and East Sussex – Local Plan updates and deadlinesSam Snart12 June 2020Read MoreHave your say now on the new Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS)Matthew Sawdon17 March 2020Read MoreDelinking could drive diversification and land salesJon Rimmer3 March 2020Read MoreWhat’s the future for the Basic Payment Scheme?Matthew Sawdon27 February 2020Read MoreAgricultural Property Relief – Don’t let the taxman harvest more than his dueVicky Hutton-Squire25 February 2020Read MoreAgriculture Bill – What could it mean for landowners and farmers?Sam Snart25 February 2020Read MoreAgricultural Occupancy Condition678820 November 2019Read MoreRural Funding OpportunitiesVicky Hutton-Squire20 November 2019Read MoreWanting to plough your grassland?Sophie Walker20 November 2019Read MoreHow to protect your land from the creation of new rights of waySophie Walker6 September 2019Read MoreInheritance Tax ReviewVicky Hutton-Squire6 September 2019Read MoreOtties Farm – New Dairy for yoghurt and cheese making678828 June 2019Read MoreAssets for sale? Take time to qualify for reliefVicky Hutton-Squire17 June 2019Read MorePlanning regime changes to allow more flexible use of buildingsSteve Davies17 June 2019Read MoreNetflix linked with move to Ashford?Sam Snart14 March 2019Read MoreVicky Phillips returns to Hobbs Parker’s Property Consultants teamSam Snart12 March 2019Read MorePermitted development in town centresSteve Davies18 February 2019Read MoreTenancy planning for landownersMatthew Sawdon18 February 2019Read MoreHousing secured in the Green Belt678813 February 2019Read MoreThinking local is the answer when planning to developElizabeth Welch12 February 2019Read MoreGreen plans could mean red light for developmentSteve Davies12 December 2018Read MoreSolar farms advice for landowners69821 November 2018Read MoreChange of use and permitted development to support the high street678812 November 2018Read MoreHobbs Parker welcomes new Senior Planner to the teamJon Rimmer12 November 2018Read MoreInheritance tax relief for farm businessesSam Snart12 November 2018Read MoreNational Planning Policy Framework updateSteve Davies12 November 2018Read MoreA development opportunity half done!Bill Lightfoot15 August 2018Read MoreHow to make the best of a Compulsory Purchase OrderSam Snart15 August 2018Read MorePlanning permission granted for 14 homes in Whitfield15 August 2018Read MoreThe farming voice must be heard for a Green BrexitJon Rimmer20 April 2018Read More19 New Development Sites for AshfordSteve Davies13 June 2017Read MoreOutlook Summer 2017Sam Snart20 April 2017Read MoreCould the latest business rates revaluation hit your pocket?Sam Snart7 November 2016Read MoreIs now the right time to diversify?Sam Snart7 November 2016Read MorePlanning to succeedSteve Davies7 November 2016Read MoreFavourable exchange rate brings timely relief to farmersMatthew Sawdon2 November 2016Read MoreHow to gain planning permission — a view from both sides of the fenceSteve Davies4 August 2016Read MoreWhat does Brexit mean for the whole planning system?Jon Rimmer4 August 2016Read MoreIs it time to loosen the Green Belt?Sam Snart3 August 2016Read MorePlan ahead for agricultural rent reviews in 2017Jon Rimmer3 August 2016Read MorePlans for new home in AONB given consent6633 August 2016Read MoreOutlook Autumn 2016Sam Snart1 August 2016Read MoreOutlook Summer 20161 May 2016Read MoreOutlook Spring 201617 March 2016Read MoreAgricultural Grant Scheme Launched for Hedgerows and BoundariesMatthew Sawdon11 March 2016Read MoreConsultation for new Lower Thames CrossingSam Snart11 March 2016Read MoreIs selling some land an option in 2016?Sam Snart11 March 2016Read MoreNew team rising to challengeRoger Lightfoot11 March 2016Read MorePermitted Development Rights for rural buildings66311 March 2016Read MoreRenewable Energy – is it beginning to run on empty?Jon Rimmer11 March 2016Read More Property Consultants Development Land For Sale Farm Land to Let Services About Us News and Views Contact Us Case Studies More from Hobbs ParkerAuctioneersEstate AgentsCar AuctionsProperty Consultants Search Information Search Special Searches Property Cars Auctions