Gain Permission

Find the Right Land Agreement

Approaching the landowner/authority

What can you offer to the owner?

Positive use of the land, community involvement and integration, increasing footfall and security, raising profile
Commitment, enthusiasm, experience
Shared values, meeting their policies / aims / objectives
Viable financial and management plans
Returning their land back when required / support for their future development on the site

What can the landlord offer you?

Peppercorn rent, security of tenure for a minimum period. Long–time planning.
Support e.g. water, electricity, support accommodation (wcs, storage, indoor space)

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Which is the right type of Land Agreement for you?

Land-use without permission: Squatter’s rights/ clear boundaries

Do you need Planning Permission?

If your garden proposals involve changing the use on your proposed site, erecting structures or changing public access to the site then planning permission may be required.

An early discussion with a planning officer at your local authority will help establish this and provide guidance on the information and type of application required. In the UK, planning applications generally need to be uploaded via the Planning Portal

Check now if you need a planning permission