Louise Newton

Partner, Rural

07932 699707 louise.newton@bidwells.co.uk

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A leading industry expert, Louise is recognised for her wealth of knowledge and experience in rural diversification, planning, and development.

Equipped with experience working with farmers, private landowners, estates and institutional clients, Louise provides first-class advice on all aspects of diversification, with a focus on agricultural and change of use permitted development e.g. Class Q and Class R. She delivers strategic advice to her clients on how best to develop and diversify their rural property portfolios.

Enhancing agricultural buildings is second nature to Louise. From converting agricultural buildings into residential homes or commercial units, to aiding clients in developing new agricultural buildings, creating a leisure and tourism attraction or simply reviewing opportunities for the future, she has the knowhow and experience you need.

In addition to her work in the change of use of buildings from agricultural to residential and commercial uses, Louise also has experience in rural agency, valuation and estate management.

Renowned for being proactive and diligent, she thrives on helping her clients future proof their properties, enhance their assets and strengthen their businesses. Whether you own a farm, rural estate, equestrian building or other agricultural assets, look no further than Louise for expert advice.

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Rural Land Diversification

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Insights 02.02.26

Diversification can unlock new income streams, reduce risk and help future-proof your business. However, success depends on asking the right questions before you start.

Rural Diversification Checklist - 12 Key Questions Before Diversifying Your Farm or Estate

Blog 13.02.25

Our Farm Diversification expert, Louise Newton, talks us through changes to diversification and permitted development rights in her latest article.

Reinventing Rural: Opportunities for Farm Diversification

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Insights 09.10.24

As a landowner, staying informed about changes to permitted development rights is crucial for maximising the potential of your property.

Recent Changes to Permitted Development Rights: What Landowners Need to Know

Events 06.11.24 - 07.11.24

Join Bidwells at Stand FM628 at this year’s Farm Business Innovation Show, part of the Land Leisure and Tourism Conference at the NEC Birmingham.

Bidwells at FBIS 2024

Insights 14.05.18

The Government has recently announced changes to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) 2015.

Changes to Permitted Development Rights 2018

Report 06.03.24

Around 10 years ago, we saw the introduction of Class Q (agriculture to residential) and Class R (agriculture to a flexible commercial use) permitted development rights, which opened significant opportunities for barn conversions and rural diversification.

Rural Outlook 2024 - Update on Rural Permitted Development Rights

buildings - Rural Outlook 24pp brochure 2021

Blog 17.01.22

Now is an excellent time to review existing uses on your farm or estate and consider opportunities for the future.

Give your redundant buildings a new lease of life

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Blog 17.01.22

There is a full spectrum of diversification projects for you to consider if you wish to enhance your rural property portfolio. But before you embark on this process, here are our top five questions to consider.

Diversifying your estate - top 5 questions to ask yourself before embarking on a new project