The Main Drivers of Farm Land Value
For farming purposes, land value is influenced by acreage, quality, location, access, drainage, tenure and productive capacity. However, where land has development potential, a different set of value drivers becomes important.
Development value is heavily influenced by planning permission, Local Plan allocation, settlement proximity, housing need, access, services, infrastructure capacity and the ability to deliver a viable development.
A field next to a settlement with safe access and limited constraints may be worth significantly more than remote agricultural land, even if both are used for farming today.
Key points for farmers and landowners include:
Planning Permission
The strongest value uplift usually comes from consent.
Local Plan Allocation
Allocation can significantly improve market confidence.
Settlement Edge
Land adjoining towns and villages is often more attractive.
Highway Access
Safe access can make or break a development opportunity.
Housing Need
Shortfalls in housing supply can create opportunities.
Low Constraints
Fewer flood, ecology, heritage and landscape issues can help value.
Planning Potential Is Often the Biggest Factor
For many farmers, the largest potential increase in land value comes from planning. A site that moves from agricultural use to residential development potential may attract far stronger market interest.
This is why farmers should not assess value solely by agricultural comparables where land has possible development prospects.
The right planning strategy can make a major difference to the value achieved.
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