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Holiday Complexes Find your work/life balance in the wonderful West Country Plus: + Starting a glamping business + Financing your business + Planning for prosperity + Selling up & Much more
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Welcome
elcome to the Stags Holiday Complexes
W Magazine for 2020.
If you are considering dipping your toe into the world
of holiday letting, you will find Catherine Barnes’
seven questions to consider when buying a tourism
business a useful read (p6-7).
On pages 8-9, we showcase a small selection of
fantastic properties currently on the market, from
a £735,000 Grade II-Listed Victorian villa with four
self-catering apartments in Lynton to a fabulous
newly-built Somerset home and holiday business with
excellent forward bookings for £1,495,000. Once
you’ve found your dream business, money matters,
so on page 16 mortgage expert Philip Meek outlines
ulverton Taunton his key considerations for
anyone thinking of financing
Yeovil their tourism property.
on Wellington As more of us choose to As more of
Tiverton
save both our bank balances us choose to
and carbon footprints
by holidaying in the UK, save both our
Bridport starting a glamping business bank balances
Exeter Honiton could be a savvy move, so
on page 18 Stags Head and carbon
of Planning Alister Smith footprints by
advises on how best to
navigate the planning system
holidaying in
uay when seeking out a potential the UK, starting
site. While over on pages
4-5 we meet Richard and
a glamping
Bella Given who swapped business could
the London rat race to do
just that and have since won
be a savvy
six gold tourism awards move
London for their luxury camping
business in North Devon.
To get a feel for the variety of businesses we sell, from
cottages to lodges to caravan parks, head over to
pages 14-15 to see a selection of properties sold in
2019.
With the General Election putting an end to political
uncertainty, we are already seeing previously hesitant
vendors launching their homes and businesses to the
market, which means there has been no better time
to start searching for your dream holiday business
than right now. Whether you are considering buying
or selling in this sector, please do get in touch with us
here at Stags.
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TURNING A VISION
INTO A REALITY
When Richard and Bella Given swapped the London
rat race for a ramshackle farmhouse in North Devon,
nobody could have predicted its transformation into an
award-winning 5* luxury glamping business
lways keen for a challenge, soon turned Longlands into a 5*
A Richard and Bella swapped
their hectic London lives to start
searching for a new business venture
business with an occupancy rate of
95%. Supported by a small team, this
luxury glamping business was quickly
with more space to raise their young nominated for tourism awards and has
family. since won six gold tourism awards over
In April 2011 they bought a run-down the past three years.
farmhouse with outbuildings and 17 Not content with just creating a 5*
acres of land near Combe business, Richard and
Martin in North Devon Bella gave the farmhouse
through Stags Barnstaple a boutique-style makeover
office. Set within an Area and converted outbuildings
of Outstanding Natural This luxury into a two-bedroom luxury
Beauty with fantastic
views, a lake, stream and
glamping business holiday and shop.
cottage, party barn
woodland, they knew it was quickly Eight years after purchasing
was the perfect location nominated for the property and creating a
for a holiday business; highly successful business
they just had to get the tourism awards from scratch, Richard and
planning permission and has since won Bella decided it was time
to build it. Thanks to a to turn their attentions to
detailed vision of exactly six gold tourism a new challenge. To help
what they wanted and awards them plan their next step,
a degree of professional the couple invited Stags to
help, it took less than a visit and establish what the
year to get planning permission for five market value of Longlands might be.
luxury safari lodges and by July 2012 After seeing the transformation of the
the first Longlands guests were in. once tired farmhouse into a top-end
Drawing on her extensive marketing glamping business with impressive
experience, keen eye for detail and turnover, we knew there would be strong
outstanding customer service, Bella interest.
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To test the market, the property was
launched discretely online with no
mention of the name or location to
protect the business. We called potential
buyers to alert them of this opportunity
and the third person to view made an
offer. Within seven weeks of their offer
being accepted, the deal exchanged
and the new owners took the reins at
the end of 2019.
How did Richard and Bella find working
with Stags?
“We were delighted to work with a
firm that specialised in the sale of
holiday businesses, together with the
support of the local office in Barnstaple.
Throughout the process the Stags team
were highly professional, supportive and
understanding and did what they could
to help the sale progress to a successful
outcome. We could not recommend
them highly enough; they are simply
brilliant!”
So, what next for Richard and Bella?
Plans are afoot for new challenges and
a new business venture – watch this
space!
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SEVEN QUESTIONS TO
CONSIDER WHEN BUYING
A HOLIDAY BUSINESS
Dreaming of a new work/life balance in the beautiful West Country? Catherine Barnes
offers her top points to consider before taking the plunge
e have all Depending on who is making the move, development can all be driving forces
W thought about
a complete
lifestyle change at
you might need to search for a property
with one or more dwellings, with
residential or annexe permission or with
behind a purchase.
WHY do you want to buy a
some stage of our lives,
and buying a holiday
business is an excellent opportunity to
the potential to build a further residential
dwelling. 3 holiday business?
Perhaps you have run a similar
business before, or maybe you are
combine living in a beautiful part of the WHAT type of holiday business in search of a complete change in
country with being your own boss.
There are many different types of holiday
business across the South West so
2 do you want?
A traditional farmhouse with holiday
cottages? Campsite? Glamping site?
lifestyle. Either way, you must decide
how involved in the day-to-day running
of the business you would like to be, or
pinning down the right business for your Caravan park? Do you want to live on whether you will choose to outsource
lifestyle can be a somewhat daunting site or would you be happy living nearby certain services such as marketing,
prospect. As a specialist department or even running it remotely? Some housekeeping and gardening – cost
dealing solely in the sale of holiday buyers look for substantial owner’s permitting of course.
businesses, we are here to help, and accommodation and a couple of holiday
working through the following might cottages for some additional income WHERE do you want to live?
help to make it easier to find the best
property for you:
and to cover any running costs, while
others are more income-focussed with
the existing turnover and potential to
4 Are you drawn to a particular
location in the South West?
Do you need to be near schools
WHO is making the move? improve being the key factor. and transport routes? Do you want
1 As a business, Stags sells
properties to all buyers from
single entrepreneurs to relocating
In addition to the holiday business,
what else do you need? Easy access
to beaches, proximity to major
amenities nearby or do you prefer the
peace and quiet of the countryside or
one of our National Parks or Areas of
families, multi-generations wanting to transport routes, land for privacy or Outstanding Natural Beauty? Either way,
live together and groups of friends. animals, peace and quiet and potential the location is one of the few things you
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cannot change so make sure you have be able to port your current residential For help finding your perfect holiday
considered all of the pros and cons here. mortgage. business contact, our specialist
Check the title deeds – some department today
WHEN do you want to move? properties have split title deeds,
5 We speak to people who are ready
to move right now and to those
who are carrying out initial research
enabling a purchaser to put cash to
the commercial element and obtain a
residential mortgage on the owner’s
Holiday Complexes 01392 680058
holidaycomplexes@stags.co.uk
with a view to relocating in two to three accommodation with a cheaper interest
years’ time. It is never too early to start rate.
making enquiries and discuss your
situation with one of our specialists; we HOW MUCH can you afford to
are always happy to help.
HOW are you going to make
7 spend?
Once you have worked out your
budget for buying a holiday business, do Location is
6 this move happen?
If you need to sell a property, do
you know what its current market value
not forget to factor in:
• Stamp Duty Land Tax costs – we
suggest you take advice from an
one of the
few things
is? If not, it is time seek advice from accountant regarding how to mitigate
local estate agents who can advise you your liability. you cannot
on the potential sale price. • Legal costs – to save time and money change so make
If you need a loan to purchase your in the long run, instruct a solicitor
holiday business, do you have a lender who has dealt with the conveyancing
sure you have
in place? If not, Stags can help with this. of holiday businesses before. Stags considered all
A property with holiday accommodation deals with a number of specialist
will generally be considered a conveyancers and can provide details
of the pros and
commercial property so you may not on request. cons
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DISCOVER YOUR
DREAM HOME
Combine home and work
in 2020 with a move
to a beautiful property
that generates a healthy
income. Here is just a small
selection of the holiday
complex properties for sale
now with Stags. For our full
range and further details
please visit stags.co.uk
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2. Camelford, Cornwall
Guide Price £950,000
Close to the North Cornwall coast is
this charming five-bedroom farmhouse
with a successful self-catering holiday
business. Adjoining the farmhouse
is a spacious one-bedroom annexe/
holiday cottage and across a courtyard
are two high-quality converted barns,
each offering two-bedroom self-catering
accommodation. Set within 16.8
acres, there are extensive outbuildings
with potential for development and a
four-bedroom barn conversion with an 2
agricultural tie. EPC Band G.
3. Nr Looe, Cornwall
Guide price £1,650,000
A fabulous lifestyle opportunity in an accessible
location just three miles from the South East
Cornwall coast. A substantial five-bedroom
owner’s house with private gardens is
accompanied by eight high-quality self-catering
holiday cottages. The excellent guest facilities
include a party barn, games barn and outdoor
swimming pool plus a range of outbuildings,
all set in about 7.9 acres. Further land is
available by separate negotiation. EPC Band D
(main house).
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Old stone
barns have
been converted
into six holiday
cottages,
generating a
useful income
1. Okehampton, Devon
Guide Price £1,400,000
A well-established self-catering holiday
business on the edge of Dartmoor with
stunning panoramic views.
A three-bedroom Grade II-Listed
farmhouse includes a master bedroom
with vaulted ceiling and en-suite
bathroom. Old stone barns have been
converted into six holiday cottages,
generating a useful income. Set in about
22 acres, there are excellent equestrian
facilities with two stable blocks. Subject
to obtaining the relevant consents, there
is potential to convert the substantial
outbuildings or simply relax and enjoy
the three fishing lakes on site.
5. Lynton, Devon
Guide Price £795,000
This Grade II-Listed Victorian villa
in an elevated hillside position has
fabulous views out to sea and over the
surrounding countryside. The villa is
split into four well-presented holiday
apartments and a two-bedroom
owner’s apartment, with a delightful
one-bedroom holiday cottage within
4 the grounds. This is an established
self-catering business in an excellent
year-round location.
4. Muddiford, Devon 6
Guide Price £1,350,000
In a peaceful location in North Devon
at the end of a mile-long driveway is 6. Bilbrook, Somerset
this attractive courtyard of converted Guide Price £1,495,000
barns. There are six properties on site, A fabulous newly built three-bedroom
including a welcoming and substantial property in a private location surrounded
owner’s property and high-quality by its own gardens and grounds, just
self-catering holiday accommodation. three miles from the Somerset coast.
Three of these properties have An ideal lifestyle purchase, it includes
residential permission and a new owner an established self-catering holiday
might be interested in the potential for business with a Grade II-Listed house
multi-generational living. The gardens and associated cottages. Located at
and grounds are well-maintained and the entrance to the property, these
there are excellent equestrian facilities additional buildings focus on large group
with a stable block and a number of hire with excellent forward bookings and
paddocks. Unconverted stone barns 5 a healthy turnover. EPC Band B (main
with potential (STP). EPC Band D. house).
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A HOLIDAY BUSINESS WITH
FAMILY AT ITS HEART
Back in 2015 Bill and Gill Sanderson sold their Kent-
based business of over 25 years. Bill explains what they
did next…
to provide respite or short holidays groups to help a number of families in
for people who were either in need or need. Having seen how much our own
simply could not afford to get away. children love having space to play and
We looked at several different holiday explore, it’s great to see other children,
businesses in a number of locations who perhaps do not often get the
before we came across Compton Pool same opportunity, spending time in the
in South Devon. This peaceful location countryside meeting and feeding our
looked perfect, with 11 holiday cottages animals.
to generate an income, great facilities While not without its challenges and
including an indoor pool and tennis court certainly a very different model to the
and enough land to house a range of one we were used to previously, we
hen we sold our business, small farm animals – which our youngest have enjoyed our venture into running
W we knew we wanted our next
project to have some element
of community to it, but we didn’t know
children would also love!
After studying the details online for
several weeks, we contacted Stags
a holiday business and have gained a
great deal of personal satisfaction from
what we have been able to achieve so
quite which form that would take. for further information and arranged a far.
We are foster parents who have viewing. Once we’d visited the property
adopted two of our four children and we knew it was the right one for us Bill & Gill Sanderson
we are very aware that some things in and we made an offer for the buildings, www.comptonpool.co.uk
life, such as taking a week’s holiday, are land and business. Although a relatively
not accessible to everyone. As a family straightforward purchase, there were
we strongly believe that getting away some complications but we were ably
and spending time together is crucial helped and supported by the Stags
for building family bonds and long-term Holiday Complexes team throughout this
memories. purchase and in August 2018 we were
After about six months of considering the proud new owners.
different opportunities, we decided that Once we’d had a chance to settle in
we would look at holiday cottages which and get to grips with a new business,
could be run as a business while at the we turned our attention to using our
same time giving us the opportunity contacts with churches and community
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strongly believe
that getting away
and spending time
together is crucial
for building family
bonds and long-term
memories
11, m
thei
MEDIABusiness
sales are very
much people
transactions,
which can run
for months and
as such you
need someone
you can get on
with and trust
ARE YOU READY TO SELL?
Vernon Clarke, Head of Property at Tozers Solicitors LLP in Exeter offers his advice to
anyone considering handing over their holiday business to new owners in 2020
elling a holiday Find the right team appliances (if not up to date).
S business is
unlike any other
property sale. Holiday
Choose a good agent with real expertise
in the sector. Do not be tempted by
cheap commission rates or online
• Locate planning consents, building
regulation approvals, FENSA
certificates (for windows) and HETAS
businesses come in all offerings. Business sales are very much certificates (for wood burners).
shapes and sizes, from people transactions, which can run for • If you have staff, make sure contracts
those with owners’ months and as such you need someone are up to date and statements of
accommodation and a couple of you can get on with and trust. terms are issued.
cottages to those with indoor swimming • Prepare inventories of letting unit
pools and fishing. Some will be Get your paperwork in order contents and equipment.
seasonal, others open all year and with a Make sure your accounts are up to • Make a list of advertising and
six-figure turnover. date and offer a fair reflection of profit. suppliers; dig out contracts with
Let your accountant know you are booking agents, internet companies
Most sell to lifestyle buyers attracted to selling and discuss possible price and check all termination clauses.
the South West, often by sellers who apportionments between goodwill, • Check your records are GDPR-
have lived ‘the lifestyle’ and now want to property and equipment. Query the compliant.
retire. Whether large or small, all sellers position with regard to any capital
want a drama-free sale. Here are some allowances. What suits a seller from And, last but not least, instruct a
helpful tips for sellers together with a tax point of view may not suit a solicitor with sector knowledge who
some valuable pointers for buyers: buyer, so there may be a bit of an ‘arm deals with holiday businesses day-in,
wrestle’ between the respective parties’ day-out – rather than someone doing
Preparation is everything accountants, before a compromise is a ‘one off’ who re-invents the wheel
Do your groundwork and decide when reached - be prepared! at your expense! Title deeds can then
your optimum time to sell might be. be obtained, plans checked, title
It can be tempting to sell at the end • Collate invoices and service sheets/ indemnity policies reviewed and a sale
of a season but some buyers may be test certificates for firefighting pack prepared with a full index of key
put off taking on a business during equipment, heating, private drainage documents ready to issue when the sale
the low season, especially if they have or water (you will need a water quality is agreed.
borrowing to service. On the other hand, test that is less than 12 months old at
some buyers may welcome taking on a the time of sale if the water supply is For more information visit
complex during the quiet period if they private). Obtain electrical installation tozers.co.uk
intend to carry out improvements, or just certificates, gas safe certificates
want to ease themselves in gently. and PAT certificates for electrical
stags.co.uk 13SOLD WITH STAGS
Our dedicated Holiday Complexes department sold
a wide variety of properties across the South West in
2019. Here’s just a small selection of cottages, lodges
and caravan parks showing the variety of property sizes,
prices and uses we have seen
1. Devon the existing planning permission and
In a peaceful site of nearly 13 acres, install more holiday lodges on site. Sold
this North Devon property includes a in November 2019 off a guide price of
three-bedroom bungalow and £880,000.
one-bedroom annexe. Three attractive
fishing lakes with three timber holiday
lodges currently generate an income
and the new owner may well implement 1
2. Dorset
With fabulous countryside views in a
beautiful North Dorset location, this
established holiday letting business
sold in June 2019 off a guide price
of £850,000. The property attracted
considerable interest with a charming
family home and annexe, three
high-quality cottages, an indoor
heated splash pool, therapy room,
recreation room and potential for further
development with planning permission
to convert a further barn. 2
3. Devon
This substantial South Devon caravan
park was sold in July 2019 off a guide
price of £2,650,000. This excellent
business is open 12 months of the
year and generates a considerable
annual turnover with a mixture of static
and touring caravans. Also on site is a
five-bedroom farmhouse and annexe,
with outline planning permission for
further development.
3
14 stags.co.uk5. Cornwall
Just five miles from the North Cornwall
coast, this fabulous lifestyle business
has a five-bedroom period farmhouse
and established income from six
self-catering cottages. Offered to the
market at a guide price of £1,400,000,
buyers were attracted by the income,
location and potential to develop the
substantial range of outbuildings. Within
three months of an offer being accepted,
4 the new owner took over in April 2019. 6
4. Cornwall 6. Devon
In an Area of Outstanding Natural This North Devon property set in
Beauty and with direct access onto 42 acres includes a five-bedroom
Bodmin Moor, this family home and farmhouse, one-bedroom annexe, six
established self-catering holiday holiday cottages and a significant range
business is set within 4.5 acres. With of outbuildings. With bags of potential
five holiday cottages and a stable block this property offers its new owner a
of 10, this property sold in October 2019 fantastic opportunity to further expand
off a guide price of £999,000. and develop the existing self-catering
holiday and wedding business. It
sold in June 2019 off a guide price of
£1,650,000.
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stags.co.uk 15THE BUSINESS OF BORROWING
Holiday complex mortgage expert Philip Meek outlines his key considerations for anyone
thinking of financing their tourism property
n my work as a terms you are offered. Due to the complex immediately. Their contingency
I mortgage adviser, I
find that clients often
initially assume they
relationships we have built with lenders
over the years, here at
Philip Meek Commercial
if the sale was slow was to rent out their
previous property. This is a
typical example of how manual
can obtain a residential we are usually able to decision-making can help in
mortgage if they are achieve better terms than unusual circumstances.
going to live in a property and let out a client would do by going
A strong My company, Philip Meek
elements of it, such as cottages and direct. Lenders recognise proposal to a Commercial, consists of a
annexes, to holidaymakers.
However, for the Financial Regulator
our understanding of the
market, their requirements
lender is not team with nearly 20 years’
experience, all with established
(and therefore lenders) in most cases and the work carried only more relationships with lenders
such borrowing is deemed to be out in presenting a fully- likely to secure specialising in the holiday
commercial and so a commercial packaged application for letting and holiday complex
mortgage is required. The enthusiasm consideration. funds but also sector. We have access to
of lenders varies enormously for these Most lenders in this improve the lenders who will consider
products. Many state that they will lend sector complete manual applications that many others
in this sector but the reality is few offer underwriting, which interest rate and will not, including multiple
attractive or, indeed, viable loan terms. means a person makes terms you are holiday letting units on one
Before you present a holiday complex the lending decision rather title, properties across split
application to a lender there are many than software. This can be offered titles, lending to limited
points to consider. A well-prepared to your advantage. I have companies and more.
proposal will include a robust business recently agreed lending for an applicant No matter what stage you are at,
plan demonstrating an understanding of who had yet to sell their main residence you should consider speaking with a
the sector, realistic financial projections and did not want to lose the property specialist mortgage broker to ensure
and your CV evidencing a relevant skill they wanted to buy to another potential you can raise and afford the necessary
set. An experienced broker will prepare offer. I approached the lender with a finance. Your broker will not only source
all this for you and such support is, in proposal and they agreed to fund 100% funding for you but can also negotiate
my opinion, essential. of the purchase, with the additional the very best terms available.
A strong proposal to a lender is not security of taking a legal charge over the
only more likely to secure funds but client’s main residence until it sold. This For more information visit
also improve the interest rate and allowed our clients to buy their holiday philipmeek.co.uk
16 stags.co.ukTHE BENEFITS OF LETTING YOUR
HOLIDAY HOME THROUGH AN AGENT
OVER A DIY WEBSITE
With the rise in popularity of sites such as Airbnb, there is more choice than ever
before for both holidaymakers and holiday home owners. But are DIY sites like
these as hassle-free as they appear? Gaby Wakley, Head of Property Recruitment at
Helpful Holidays, draws on her experience to discuss this further
aving worked in the industry for flexibility and a cheap solution. But that we are marketing your property
H over 23 years, meeting countless
owners and seeing their huge
variety of properties, experience has
once the booking fees are added to the
rental figure the owner has set, the real
price the online company is making is
as effectively as possible. We work in
partnership with our owners to optimise
your property, ensuring that guests
taught me that the traditional model significantly higher than the low headline can find you among the vast array of
agency remains the most effective commission rates they promise. websites out there. Our properties
and hassle-free option for Bookings made through appear on the Helpful Holidays websites
generating an excellent level the DIY sites will often be
as well as on over 500 other partner or
of bookings and a healthy short breaks rather than
affiliate websites including Booking.com,
profit. a full week, which creates
Homeaway, Tripadvisor and AirBnB.
There are now more routes If you are a additional work and costs
Rather than just managing your online
to marketing your holiday for the owner. Working
cottage than ever before; newbie to the in partnership with an marketing, we – and other established
the choice of options online holiday letting agency with expertise and agencies – offer owners a complete
is dizzying. The market has knowledge reduces the service. From taking professional photos
seen a seismic shift since game, it can be gamble of online marketing to processing bookings, organising
the advent of online do-it- a steep learning and generates longer stays, payments, taking damage deposits and
yourself listing sites such
as AirBnB, Booking.com
curve and you resulting in less hassle and
fewer laundry days. If you
answering guest queries ahead of their
stay, we manage the whole process so
and Tripadvisor. No longer will probably are a newbie to the holiday you do not have to. Our customer care
will a simple lineage advert
in The Telegraph or The
make mistakes letting game, it can be a
steep learning curve and
team looks after owners seven days a
week, managing prices according to
Lady magazine deliver a full (perhaps costly you will probably make market fluctuations, ensuring you are
season of bookings. Now,
it is all about mastering
ones) while you mistakes (perhaps costly
ones) while you are finding
always marketing at the very best price.
algorithms and ensuring are Ànding your your feet. We at Helpful Holidays believe a good
agency is worth paying the commission
effective Search Engine feet. We are seeing an increasing
for, so let our expertise reduce the
Optimisation – and even if number of owners turning to
you do tackle these there is us having found the process hassle of owning and managing a
no guarantee your bookings of signing up and working holiday home and give us a call today!
will roll in. with DIY sites more time consuming and
We know that owners are seduced frustrating than they first expected. At Gaby Wakley
by the online DIY companies; they Helpful Holidays we are backed by an 01647 433593 option 2
appear to offer owners great autonomy, eight-figure marketing budget to ensure gaby.wakley@helpfulholidays.co.uk
stags.co.uk 17PLANNING FOR HAPPY CAMPERS
As more of us choose to holiday in the UK, obtaining planning permission for luxury
camping sites is becoming increasingly popular, explains Alister Smith
n recent years, the professional input early on, it could facilities such as a pub or village shop
I glamping and luxury
camping market
has been increasingly
save you significant amounts of time
and money. For example, we recently
advised a client looking at a site for
are likely to have better prospects than a
site that is totally remote.
While it would be nice to assume
buoyant with both a camping pod enterprise and were a council will simply support every
new sites being able to highlight inconsistent planning scheme, this is more likely where
established and existing decisions by the Local Planning the case is supported by justification
businesses looking to add this venture Authority in question, which led to the showing the strengths of the proposal
to their portfolio. A number of factors, client proceeding with a pre-application in question. In this regard, enlisting the
including expense, the uncertain political enquiry before committing to a support of local tourism organisations,
environment and a rising awareness purchase. including the council’s own economic
of air pollution, have led So, are there specific development team can often pay
to a surge in so-called things to look out for when dividends.
‘staycations’, especially searching for a site for a Also, while it is sometimes hard to
among 25 to 34-year-olds. new venture? Generally, gauge where a problem might arise
For anyone looking to it is easier to expand an often a little common sense goes a
establish a new site locations that existing site or make better long way. So, if you think a subject like
or expand an existing are near other use of a property that highways might be an issue, the council
operation, planning needs reclaiming, such as may well think the same. In these cases,
permission will almost services or a disused quarry, than to it is worth gathering your own evidence
certainly be required. As facilities such as consider a bare farmland in advance by using an appropriate
many will know, navigating
the planning system can
a pub or village site. It may however be
possible to start a smaller
specialist as having your own clear
evidence can address potential issues
often appear to be a shop are likely business on a bare land before they even arise.
minefield, so how do you
find your way through the
to have better location, especially if this
is a farm diversification
Our recommendation in every case is to
look into matters thoroughly and take
possible pitfalls? prospects scheme, which can then advice early on.
As a starting point, do be incrementally built
your homework and on. Although a degree Alister Smith
thoroughly research the local planning of tranquillity is preferred by guests, Head of Planning 01392 439046
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