Fears farmers will be forced to sell land at a lower value in 'seismic' shake-up of planning system

The Planning Infrastructure Bill could give councils more power to acquire land through compulsory purchase orders

Alex Black
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Fears farmers will be forced to sell land at a lower value in 'seismic' shake-up of planning system

Farmers and industry bodies have been left feeling frustrated this morning after reports they could be forced to sell fields for less than their potential vale under new measures revealed in the Government's...

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