More and more people are turning to land to get away from it all. Owning a piece of countryside for recreation is an appealing proposition in todays suffocating cities.
To enjoy recreational land there may be no need for planning permission which makes the cost of entry to land ownership very low. Agricultural land for sale is often ideal due to the price and the usage covered by the classification of agriculture:
The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 defines agriculture as:-
This covers the majority of usage that people buying land for leisure and recreation.
Pony paddocks may require planning permission should you require stables that provide all weather protection for your horses.
Meadows for sale for grazing animals can be sourced through a number of land agents.
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