This What's New section is a quick one-stop shop to show you the most recent additions to the Members Area (log-in required) and News items.
The UK Government has issued a Call for Evidence to better understand how sustainable biomass can contribute to the net zero carbon target. The closing date for responses is 15th June 2021.
The temporary measures on Right to Rent checks (introduced on 30th March 2020 to overcome the difficulties of checking documents in person) will end on 16th May 2021. From 17th May it will be necessary for landlords (or their agents) to check a prospective tenant's original documents or use the online procedure. Details are available on the GOV.UK website.
The Government is holding a further consultation on proposed changes to permitted development rights for the installation, alteration and replacement of electronic communications infrastructure. This consultation looks at how to implement the proposals consulted on in August 2019 to support the deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage. The consultation considers detailed proposals to allow masts to be erected, strengthened or increased in height using permitted development rights both on...
The RPA has published guidance on how BPS payments will be treated in the New Forest in future, following a consultation which closed in February 2021. A summary of the decision can be found on the GOV.UK website and more detail is available on the Consultation webpage. The RPA will write directly to affected parties....
The CAAV response to the DDCMS consultation Access to Land: Consultation on Changes to the Electronic Communications Code is attached.
This note summarises the key issues raised int he DBEIS consultation on changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards regime for non-domestic property in England and Wales. The consultation closes on 9th June 2021.
DAERA has launched a consultation on the draft 3rd cycle River Basin Management Plan, which sets out the objectives for the management of water resources and the water environment in Northern Ireland. The environmental status of water bodies in Northern Ireland is virtually unchanged since 2015, with only 38% being at "good or better" status, against a target for 2021 of 70%. The pressure on agriculture and wastewater treatment to tackle major causes of pollution is growing. The consultation...
DAERA has published the 2020 consolidated guides to the direct payments regulations.
PODCAST - Kate Russell introduces the CAAV’s latest publication on residential tenancies: The Letting and Management of Residential Property in England and discusses the many and varied regulations which now affect the sector.
The papers for the Council meeting held on February 9th 2021 are attached.
This article by Jeremy Moody first appeared in the CAAV e-Briefing of 15th April 2021. We pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, a firm advocate of the countryside, farming, the environment and rural communities, nationally and in the management of the Royal Farms, who died on 9th April. His life spanned a century of service, active until long into his 90s and characterised by determination, inquisitiveness and an interest in innovation, engineering and technology. The Duke of Edinburgh Award...
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) is asking rural and farming businesses in England's North East, South West and Midlands how they are dealing with COVID-19 to explore rural resilience. The survey will also explore how firms’ local networks have contributed to survival and growth, the impact of financial pressures on businesses, families and communities as well as issues around workforce, the availability of broadband, and aspects of local supply chains. Any business...
This note sets out the RPA's clarified position on fencing options under the CS Capital Grant offer.
This note summarises the agricultural and other policies in the SNP 2021 Election Manifesto.
This note sets out the new permitted development right, coming into force tomorrow, 16th April 2021, for temporary structures outside pubs, cafes and historic visitor attractions in England.
DAERA has published the 2020 Total Income from Farming (TIFF) data. The full report and a press release with a summary can both be found on the DAERA website.
The Woodland Trust has published the State of the UK's Woods and Trees 2021, presenting facts and figures about the UK's native trees.
The Government has issued a Call for Evidence on improving digital connectivity for "Very Hard to Reach Premises" which currently do not have broadband connectivity at the Universal Service Obligation standard of 10Mbps. The deadline for responses is 11th June 2021 and the consultation documents can be found on the GOV.UK website. The Government is particularly keen to hear from householders and businesses - including agricultural businesses - who cannot get good connectivity and whose...
The CAAV has published a new paper, Future Rural Land Uses in the UK, reviewing the pressures and opportunities for rural land.
The RPA has published an April 2021 update providing an update on:Countryside Stewardship applicationsClaimsBasic Payment Scheme progressive reductionsImportant Reminders.