The 2026 NPPF introduces the most significant restructuring of national planning policy since 2012, with clearer national criteria and stronger support for rural economic growth, agricultural investment and settlement‑edge housing. For landowners, farmers and rural professionals, understanding how these new national rules interact with local plans will be essential when assessing development opportunities and planning future projects.

A practical look at why multi‑generational farms need a whole‑farm development plan to secure income, reduce conflict and shape a sustainable future.

Why modernisation is the ideal moment to rethink water, reduce risk and build long‑term farm resilience.

A practical explanation of what Local Nature Recovery Strategies mean for landowners, farms, and rural development proposals.