Environmental, land, tenancies and premises
Environmental projects
- The County Council is working with landowners, farmers and businesses to plant 750,000 trees across the county. It is accepting submissions for woodland, orchard and hedgerow tree planting grants.
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach to development that became mandatory in 2024. It ensures that wildlife habitats are left in a measurably better state than before development. This approach will be of interest to land managers who want to sell into the BNG market.
- In Summer 2023, the National Government consulted on proposed changes to certain permitted development rights that allow agricultural diversification and development on agricultural units.
- Agriculture is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Lincolnshire. The county council is looking to work with the sector on projects to reduce emissions. You can read more in our Green Masterplan. If you're interested in piloting a project, contact sustainability@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Land, tenancies and premises
- Lincolnshire County Council has a County Farms Estate comprising of around 16,500 acres of tenanted land providing agricultural opportunities across the county. As well as providing land and tenancies, we support tenants with wellbeing, safety, and compliance - key factors in our day-to-day business. Farm tenancies are sometimes available. To express an interest, contact sarah.wells@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
- The South Lincolnshire Food Enterprise Zone (SLFEZ), located near Holbeach in south east Lincolnshire, is a collaborative site where we have created a range of serviced development plots specifically for businesses in the agri-tech sector. The council also manages serviced offices and workshops known as The Hub at the SLFEZ, where we offer flexible leases for small and start-up agri-tech businesses.
- Farmers, landowners, and the county council collaborate to maintain and manage rights of way and public access to the countryside. Find out more about the council's rights of way work.