* Please note these are the 2021 speakers, updated lineup coming soon
Theatre Hall 6
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Wednesday
Raoul Tufnell - GRIDSERVE Sustainable Energy Ltd
Solar Electric Forecourt® - powering our transport sector from solar energy.
11.00 - 11.30
The seminar will present how GRIDSERVE’s mission to #deliver sustainable energy and move the needle on climate change has been realised in the delivery of its Electric Forecourt®; the new generation of a filling station. It will use a case study for the first co-located solar farm and Electric Forecourt® reviewing the project journey and need for this and broader charging infrastructure to proliferate.
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David O’Reilly - Ainscough Strategic Land
Land Promotion Agreements: Maximising your Land Value with No Risk
11.45 - 12.15
A Land Promotion Agreement is where a promoter takes your land through the planning system to secure permission for new development, at the promoter''s cost and risk. The seminar examines how the process works, highlighting its advantages and possible disadvantages. Where does the risk lie? And how are the rewards shared? A focused and informative insight into an effective and safe way for land owners to maximise the value of their land assets.
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Barry Davies - Davies & Co
Farm to Leisure – Secure Planning Permission – Maximising Value and Avoiding the Pitfalls
12.30 - 13.00
Securing the Planning permission... practical case studies Planning Policy and permitted development rights negotiations with planning authority to achieve minimal restrictions As supporters and sponsors of The National Farm Attractions Network, Davies & Co. have many years of practical experience providing specialist planning and business rates advice on leisure and tourism attraction businesses
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Matthew Green - Green Planning Studio Limited
Maximising your Land Use
13.15 - 13.45
Matthew will be setting out how Green Planning Studio can help landowners and potential landowners identify how they can maximise the planning opportunities on their sites. they can identify existing uses and show how a certificate of lawfulness can open up the potential of sites. Green Planning Studio are at the forefront of emerging case law which gives their clients exceptional opportunities not open to them from conventional planning strategies
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Matthew Green - Green Planning Studio Limited
Maximising your Land Use
13.15 - 13.45
Matthew will be setting out how Green Planning Studio can help landowners and potential landowners identify how they can maximise the planning opportunities on their sites. they can identify existing uses and show how a certificate of lawfulness can open up the potential of sites. Green Planning Studio are at the forefront of emerging case law which gives their clients exceptional opportunities not open to them from conventional planning strategies
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William Tongue - Berrys
Diversification or Distraction? Choosing What’s Right for the Farming Business
14.00 - 14.30
New enterprises need to be complementary to the farming business to deliver successful outcomes, and therefore need to fit well in practical, financial and strategic terms. The seminar aims to help attendees who are looking to develop new economic activities within farming business and give them guidance on how to understand whether a proposal will ultimately be right for them. William will examine the need for farm businesses to diversify and the wider background issues involved in successful integration of new projects into an existing business. The seminar will draw on William’s experience both as a diversified farmer and an experienced farm consultant with a wide client base of varied agricultural businesses and will touch on whole farm economics, stakeholder objectives and assessment and selection of projects from both a practical and financial perspective. Discussion will include capital tax planning, benchmarking the existing business, understanding the needs objectives and viewpoints of the key people in the business and give some guidelines to budgetary assessment of new projects and funding criteria. Specific reference will be made to the growth and developing nature of the glamping market and how farm tourism businesses fit into the farm, along with alternative opportunities to consider.
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Tom Dixon & Tessa Holmes - Canopy & Stars
Glamping – how much can you make and key trends to maximise results
14.45 - 15.15
Glamping and outdoor holidays have proven to be one of the biggest recent success stories in the tourism industry, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. With over 10 years of experience, Canopy & Stars is the UK’s leading glamping specialist. Join us to find out why now is the time to start your glamping venture and the key trends and tactics to make your site a success.
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Prof Paul Thomas - Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd
High Value Truffles: How to Cultivate Them on Your Land
15.30 - 16.00
You’ll learn what truffles are, how much they’re worth and the conditions needed to cultivate them. Prof Paul Thomas will discuss all aspects of the truffle business including technical requirements, set-up costs and grant availability, as well as expected yields, income and product distribution. This seminar will be of interest to anyone looking to diversify their land and grow truffle trees as an investment or just for fun.
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Thursday
Justin de Vries - The Rural Planning Co
Glamping and the planning system – making a successful application
11.00 - 11.30
So you have made the decision to diversify into glamping. Often the hardest and most mystifying part of the process is getting an application through the planning system successfully. Justin will enlighten you on the planning process, guide you through the pitfalls and highlight what you will need for a successful application.The Rural Planning Co are a dynamic, proactive and forward thinking firm of specialist Rural Planning Consultants.
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Rob Copley - Farm Retail Association
Farm Shops: Make farm retail work for you!
11.45 - 12.15
Are you thinking of opening your own farm shop, but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you’re already running a shop, but need guidance on maximising profits and easing day to day pressures? Rob Copley is on hand to discuss the positives and pitfalls of running a farm shop, and how to make farm retail work for you. Offering practical advice and exploring real life scenarios, this workshop will explore the minefield that is farm retailing!
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Simon Marrington - Tilhill
Woodland Creation: Capital Grants and Carbon Payments
12.30 - 13.00
A summary of current incentives available to landowners for the creation of new woodlands, including capital grant schemes, maintenance agreements and potential additional income streams from carbon sales.
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Barbara Griffin-Wright - ADSDF Architects
Planning, Designing and Developing Strategies for Your Site. Understanding the Planning Context
13.15 - 13.45
The planning process is a minefield and so are the products and services available to land owners, business owners and innovators looking to develop new initiatives. If you are working to redevelop existing buildings or planning a glamping park, holiday chalets or rethinking your farm buildings for a different business you will need to gain the advice and knowledge about the local and national planning context relating to the site. The feasibility and viability of your project is the first step, followed by developing design ideas that unlock the opportunities within your project.
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David O’Reilly - Ainscough Strategic Land
Land Promotion Agreements: Maximising your Land Value with No Risk
14.00 - 14.30
A Land Promotion Agreement is where a promoter takes your land through the planning system to secure permission for new development, at the promoter''s cost and risk. The seminar examines how the process works, highlighting its advantages and possible disadvantages. Where does the risk lie? And how are the rewards shared? A focused and informative insight into an effective and safe way for land owners to maximise the value of their land assets.
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David O’Reilly - Ainscough Strategic Land
Land Promotion Agreements: Maximising your Land Value with No Risk
14.00 - 14.30
A Land Promotion Agreement is where a promoter takes your land through the planning system to secure permission for new development, at the promoter''s cost and risk. The seminar examines how the process works, highlighting its advantages and possible disadvantages. Where does the risk lie? And how are the rewards shared? A focused and informative insight into an effective and safe way for land owners to maximise the value of their land assets.
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Dani Kilsby-Steele and Louise Newton - Bidwells
Diversification - Breathing life and value into rural places and spaces
14.45 - 15.15
Now more than ever, there is a growing need to diversify. We will show you how to identify opportunities to utilise your existing land and buildings, whilst also considering the wider strategy of your holding, finding innovative and viable solutions in both the short and longer term. We will discuss projects where we have obtained challenging and unusual planning consents, adding value and creating alternative means of income.
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