The NFU will be submitting a response on behalf of members, focusing on both the changes to temporary campsite rules and the new and existing PD rights for solar canopies and equipment.
NFU Chief Renewable Energy and Climate Change adviser, Jonathan Scurlock highlighted that whilst the proposals for PD rights for rooftop solar are already generous, “the new PD right for non-domestic solar canopies could allow members to make good use of yard space, supporting future needs for electric vehicle charging”.
The NFU has sounded a note of caution in response to the proposals on temporary campsites.
Chief Land Management Adviser Sam Durham said: “While measures to help the rural economy capitalise on its potential are to be applauded, the proposals need to be considered in the wider context of competition for agricultural land use.
“There is also a potential clash with eligibility for future agri-environment schemes and BPS, and a possible risk of losing agricultural land status through material land use change, which is difficult to reverse once lost.
“All of that would need to be factored into decisions, should these proposals be adopted.”
NFU members can read the NFU's draft response in full: NFU draft response | Permitted Development Rights for campsites and renewable energy
You can also respond directly to the consultation via the government's web page at: GOV.UK | Permitted Development Rights
