Alternative Land Uses - Development

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30 MAR 2023
The Barn, Dollman Road, Houlton, Rugby CV23 1AL

About Development

The first event of the series of four will delve deeper into Development. It will feature case study presentations and a tour of the site at Rugby.

This event is relevant to anyone who is about to sell now or thinking about developing and putting their land on the market in the future.

Join the experts as they give you all the advice you need to make the decision that works for you and your land.

Expert advice

Gain critical insights and guidance from those who built a diversification business

Case study tours

View the site/project on the day to see how it was diversified to create a new income stream

Networking opportunities

Meet like-minded farmers from across the UK farming industry to share experiences and ideas

Hear from speakers

Have your questions answered and discuss your ideas with professionals and peers

09:30

Registration and networking breakfast/coffee 
09:50

Welcome from Suzie Horne, Business editor, Farmers Weekly 
09:55 – 10:20

Guide to planning of land development – 20 + 5 Q&A minutes  

Speaker to be announced later
10:20 – 10:45

Guide to tax implications of land development - 20+ 5 Q&A minutes 

Keith Johnston, Senior Tax Manager, Armstrong Watson 
10:45– 11.00

Quick coffee/comfort break 
11:00 – 11:25

Guide to managing the development process  - 20 + 5 Q&A minutes.   

David Morris, Planning and Operations Director, Catesby Estates 
Dawn Adams, Associate Planning Director, Catesby Estates
Richard Foxon,  Managing Director, Newton LDP 
11:25 – 11:50

Guide to legal implications of land development - 20 + 5 Q&A minutes  

Mark Charter, Partner, Thrings  
11:50 - 12:00

Introduction to Houlton – Welcome to Houlton, Rugby where a new community of nearly 6,000 homes is being carefully crafted with new schools, eateries, public open space and community facilities, set within 1,200 acres of beautiful open space.  

Adam Sayer, Project Manager, Urban&Civic 
12:00 – 13:00

Site wide coach tour, including passing the multi-award-winning Houlton Secondary School which was previously the historic Rugby International Radio Station.  

Adam Sayer, Project Manager, Urban&Civic 
13.00– 14:00

Networking lunch 
14:00 – 14:35

Opportunities and challenges with development Q&A session with all advisors - 30 minutes  

Host: Suzie Horne, Business editor, Farmers Weekly
Mark Charter, Partner, Thrings 
Keith Johnston, Senior Tax Manager, Armstrong Watson
Richard Foxon, Managing Director, Newton LDP 
David Morris, Planning and Operations Director, Catesby Estates 
Dawn Adams, Associate Planning Director, Catesby Estates 
14.35

Suzie Horne, Business editor, Farmers Weekly, closing remarks  
14:40

End Event  

Meet the host

Suzie Horne is Farmers Weekly’s Business Editor. She has a Yorkshire family farming background and an HND in agricultural marketing and business administration.

Suzie has an extensive background in agricultural journalism and is interested in all farm business and rural issues.

Speakers

Dawn Adams

Dawn is from a farming family and has over 12 years planning experience working in the private sector...

Dawn Adams

Associate Planning Director, Catesby Estates

Dawn is from a farming family and has over 12 years planning experience working in the private sector and has extensive knowledge of delivering commercial and residential projects on both greenfield and brownfield sites.

Dawn has worked on a range of projects covering all aspects of the planning process including site appraisals, preparing planning applications, development plan monitoring and planning appeals.

She is a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), West Midlands Young Planners, Women in Property and Birmingham Professional Society (BPS).

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Mark Charter

A highly experienced agricultural partner with expertise in development of land, Mark is Partner at Thrings...

Mark Charter

A highly experienced agricultural partner with expertise in development of land, Mark is Partner at Thrings, advising farmers, estate owners and the wide landowner community on a wide range of land matters.

Along with the buying and selling of farms, estates and businesses, he advises clients on contracts and tax planning matters for farming businesses and families.

He has also advised government departments on agricultural decisions.

Mark is a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association.

Much of Mark's work focuses on agricultural law, such as FBTs, AHA tenancies, contract farming and agri-environmental schemes.

He is particularly experienced in dealing with the sale and purchase of farms, estates and agri-businesses, and in cases involving high-value secured lending for farms and estates.

Mark has a special interest in the equine space. He has advised client on setting up polo yards and on the sale and purchase of studs, racing yards and estates.

Supporting the Development of Land team with his agriculture expertise, Mark advises landowners on option, promotion and hybrid agreements for development.

He has unique expertise in creating deals that allow farming businesses to continue until land development and planning arrangements efficiently for tax purposes.

Mark's advice extends beyond the immediate development deal and he helps position farming businesses and their families for the future. He also advises on diversification projects, including renewables for landowners.

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Richard Foxon

Richard Foxon is the Managing Director of Newton LDP, a national land, development and property agency firm...

Richard Foxon

Richard Foxon is the Managing Director of Newton LDP, a national land, development and property agency firm focussed on planning, development and rural property.

Richard is a professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Before co-founding Newton LDP, Richard spent over 14 years with Strutt & Parker, where he was Senior Director and Deputy Head of the National Development Department.

Richard specialises in strategic land, development land agency and professional consultancy work. He has played an instrumental role in many of the highest profile development schemes across the country.

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Keith Johnston

Keith has worked for Armstrong Watson since 1989 and its agricultural tax specialist. He works across all our offices...

Keith Johnston

Keith has worked for Armstrong Watson since 1989 and its agricultural tax specialist. He works across all our offices providing advice on all aspects of accounts and tax issues for farmers and landowners. He has built up a detailed knowledge of Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, VAT and other taxes that affect rural businesses.

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David Morris

David joined Catesby Estates in January 2013 having worked in housebuilding, planning consultancy...

David Morris

Planning and Operations Director, Catesby Estates

David joined Catesby Estates in January 2013 having worked in housebuilding, planning consultancy and property development, across a broad range of mixed use projects throughout the UK.

He sits on the Urban&Civic Executive Management Committee and Senior Strategy Group as part of his role within the parent company and wider group activities.

David is a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Home Builders Federation National Planning Committee. 

He was part of the founding member group of the Land Promoters and Developers Federation (LPDF) and also sits on their Technical and Policy Committee.

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Venue

The Barn,
Dollman Road,
Houlton,
Rugby
CV23 1AL

Ample free parking is available in the adjacent car park in front of the Co-operative Convenience store or there is limited parking immediately in front of the barn.

Rugby train station with mainline trains to London and Birmingham is 10 minutes away by bus or taxi.

Headline partner - Development

Catesby Estates

Your land is an important asset.

It is never too early to start thinking about whether your land has development potential and putting together a land promotion strategy for your land.

The uplift in land value between agricultural land and land with planning permission can be significant. However, obtaining planning permission for a site can be extremely expensive and time consuming, with no guarantee of success.

Catesby Estates take on the finance and risk of promoting your site through the planning system so as a landowner you don’t have to.

Find out more about Catesby Estates and land promotion: www.catesbyestates.co.uk

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