The Government has introduced changes to permitted development rights, allowing the conversion of agricultural buildings to residential dwellings. The...
Draft revised national planning policy framework
The government has published its long-awaited draft revision of the national planning policy framework (NPPF). This consolidates a series of proposals...
Choosing an Estate Agent
So, you’ve decided you are going to sell your house. Perhaps you’ve outgrown it, perhaps you need to move for work, maybe you have decided to downsize...
South Lakeland development management DPD Submitted for examination
South Lakeland District Council submitted their development management development plan document (DPD) for examination on 28 February 2018. The planni...
Planning application on land at Stoneybeck
On 27 October 2017 PFK submitted an outline planning application for the creation of an employment site for B1 (Business), B2 (General Industry) and B...
Top tips when viewing a property
Although it's very exciting it can be a little nerve racking buying a house, after all it is one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. Y...
Lakeland’s most beautiful lakeshore walk - stunning views of the Ullswater Valley and Helvellyn Range
Starting Point: Glenridding, Howtown or Pooley Bridge ‘Steamer’ Piers Parking: At Glenridding Pier, in Glenridding village or in Pooley Bridge village...
Ten ways to prepare your home for selling
If you’re thinking of selling your home it’s a good idea to make some preparations for selling. Look round and try and see it through your potential b...
New Head of Land Agency appointed at Penrith Farmers' and Kidd's PLC
Originally from Carlisle, David attended Sedbergh School before going on to read Estate Management at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester; ...
10 tips for a cosy home this Autumn
The weather is starting to get cooler (it’s definitely getting wetter!), the leaves are turning and we’re all starting to think of putting the heating...
Land auction
On the afternoon of Monday, 11th September PFK's Auctioneer, Richard Morris offered for sale 17.82 acres of grazing land located just to the north of ...
New Executive Director appointed at Penrith Farmers’ and Kidd’s PLC
Penrith Farmers and Kidd’s PLC (PFK) are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director. Current Head of Planning, Rachel Lightfoot, will join ...