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  • GN26-30 Permitted Development Rights for Temporary Campsites (England Only)

    Guidance note

  • Ad: Permission in Principle (PiP): Is it the best way to test development potential?

    News story
    In the second of a series of articles for the CLA, Mark Cooke, Associate at Bell Cornwell, looks at whether Planning in Principle is Is it the best way to test development potential. Published on 31 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    Bringing forward residential development can feel like a significant leap of faith. Before investing in detailed plans and technical reports, many landowners and developers want to answer one key question: is development on this site likely to be acceptable in principle?
    Title
    Ad: Permission in Principle (PiP): Is it the best way to test development potential?

  • GN26-30 Permitted Development Rights for Temporary Campsites (England Only)

    Library
    This guidance note summarises the most relevant permitted development rights for CLA members in relation to temporary campsites and any associated prior approval requirements. We strongly suggest if you are considering using these rights, that you consult the GPDO 2015 carefully to ensure that all conditions and limitations contained in Part 4 are taken into account in your proposals. Published on 10 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Shannon Fuller
    Strapline
    This guidance note summarises the most relevant permitted development rights for CLA members in relation to temporary campsites and any associated prior approval requirements. We strongly suggest if you are considering using these rights, that you consult the GPDO 2015 carefully to ensure that all conditions and limitations contained in Part 4 are taken into account in your proposals.
    Title
    GN26-30 Permitted Development Rights for Temporary Campsites (England Only)

  • Smart farming

    Feature article
    Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm Published on 5 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Jack Chivers
    Strapline
    Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm
    Title
    Smart farming

  • New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain in England

    News story
    In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August Published on 4 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Shannon Fuller
    Campaigns
    Biodiversity Net Gain
    Strapline
    In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August
    Title
    New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain in England

  • CLA at the Westmorland Show

    Article
    The CLA North team will be out in force at this year’s Westmorland County Show (stand C 80) on 9 and 10 September. Published on 10 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Henk Geertsema
    Regions
    The North
    Strapline
    The CLA North team will be out in force at this year’s Westmorland County Show (stand C 80) on 9 and 10 September.
    Title
    CLA at the Westmorland Show

  • Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026

    News story
    Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron says the CLA will be listening to its members and doing its best to represent their voice while new ideas from Westminster take shape. Published on 7 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron delivers his annual report ahead of the Branch AGM on September 21 2026.
    Title
    Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026

  • Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: The current picture

    Blog
    In this article, our Land Use Policy Adviser Harrie Mort summarises the key findings of the progress that has been made towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans. Published on 6 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Strapline
    Recent assessments of progress towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans show that the government is still falling short of its own environmental targets. Find out about the successes, missed opportunities and where the government will go from here and what it means for you.
    Title
    Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: The current picture

  • GN15-24 Permitted Development Rights for Solar (England Only)

    Guidance note

  • GN15-24 Permitted Development Rights for Solar (England Only)

    Library

  • GN26-29 Biodiversity Net Gain: Planning Considerations (England Only)

    Guidance note

  • Welsh government consulting on CLA Cymru proposal

    News story
    CLA Cymru welcomes consultation on rural proofing, which we campaigned for in our 2026 manifesto Published on 30 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Steven Crane-Jenkins
    Regions
    Wales
    Strapline
    CLA Cymru welcomes the consultation on rural proofing announced during the Royal Welsh Show
    Title
    Welsh government consulting on CLA Cymru proposal

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