July 2018

08 SUNDRIES

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RYLAND DESIGN MESSAGE FROM SPECIALIST SERVICE SUPPLIER FOR ARCHITECTURE, CONSULTANTS AND DESIGN

“gives greater flexibility in the conversion of redundant or under used agricultural buildings into dwellings” Overall this is an improvement that can benefit Woldmarsh members and that would allow the buildings to be sold, rented and converted or indeed provide accommodation for family members. With this in mind a simple site visit can assess the likelihood of compliance with the new regulations to see if this can benefit you.

In April, the Government changed Class Q of the General Permitted Development Planning order to increase the floor area and amount of dwellings that can be formed within agricultural buildings. In essence, this increase allows greater flexibility in permitted development rights to form dwellings within agricultural buildings. However, it is worth bearing in mind that the numbers unfortunately include any previous developments under Class Q, but the definition of a smaller dwelling does increase the number of properties that can be included and opens up different scenarios for a mixture of properties within permitted development rights. Those who have already converted buildings under the old Class Q now have the opportunity to add further conversions if they can meet the tests of the new Class Q definition.

The amended development rights now allow for up to three larger dwellings with a maximum cumulative floor space of up to 465 sq m; up to five smaller dwellings each with no more than 100 sq m of residential floor space; or a mixture of larger and smaller dwelling houses.

Buildings must have been in agricultural use on the 20th March 2013 and if they have been redundant since this date then agricultural use has to have been the last use.

The Class Q still requires that transport, highways, noise, contamination and flood risk are all taken in to account together with whether the location or siting of the building makes it otherwise impractical or undesirable for a building to change from an agricultural building to a new dwelling.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Andrew Allison, Managing Director Ryland Design Services Ltd or by using our website www.rylanddesign.co.uk

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MEMBERS RECEIVE A 5% DISCOUNTWITH AGRICYCLE

BUILDERSMERCHANT COMPANYOPENS NEWBRANCH Builders Merchant Company Ltd have three branches; Scunthorpe, Hull & now Rotherham. “They can now cover a larger area around West Yorkshire & beyond.” TANKS If you need a new tank, please take into consideration that there is currently a lead time of up to 3 weeks. Call the office for a quotation. We have recently renewed our terms and have even more competitive rates than before. They also pride themselves on providing excellent customer service.

SAP Standard Agricultural Plastics This is an annual fee based on a charge per acre. This covers spray cans, cardboard and fertiliser bags. All other items are extra. Charges to farms and shooting grounds are fixed annually, however due to the volatility of plastic prices, energy costs & world economic forces, overhead expenses fluctuate regularly. Despite this AgriCycle honour the prices they offer each year. To get a bespoke quotation or to put your current AgriCycle account through Woldmarsh, please call Debbie or Robert at AgriCycle on 01673 878215 WASTE BAGS Available through Woldmarsh from Joe Buckner Industries- 1 roll £60+VAT 2 rolls or more £50+VAT (Approx. 2500ltr capacity)

AgriCycle Ltd was set up by farmer Robert Moore to help other farmers respond to the introduction of EU Legislation regarding the handling and disposal of agricultural waste (including spent gun cartridge cases) which is washed, shredded and processed on their purpose-built Lincolnshire site. Across the country they have a network of location points from where collection can be organised or alternatively can be delivered to. At the point of ‘transfer of your waste’ an Agricultural Waste Legislation Certificate will be issued.

AgriCycle offers a range of pricing packages suitable for all farms:

PAYG- Pay As You Go, they simply bill through Woldmarsh each time you use the service. Prices are levied according to each product & bag size.