Cooper Rural

NEW TO THE MARKET - LAND AT BRAITHWELL

Cooper Rural are excited to bring to the market a parcel of amenity land in the desirable village of Braithwell. Set in just under half an acre, the idyllic plot could be suitable for alternative uses subject to the necessary planning consents.

To view a copy of our sales particulars, please follow the link below:

www.cooperrural.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sales-Particulars.pdf

If you have any queries relating to the above land, please contact Cooper Rural and speak with a member of our team on 01302 574714

NEW TO THE MARKET - LAND AT EDLINGTON
TENDER DEADLINE - MIDDAY FRIDAY 3RD JULY

Cooper Rural are pleased to bring to the market just under 3 acres of land ideally situated off Rakes Lane, between Edlington and Wadworth.

The land is for sale by Informal Tender with a Tender Deadline of Midday on Friday 3rd July.

To view a copy of our Sales Particulars and retrieve a copy of a Tender Form, please follow the link below.

www.cooperrural.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sales-Particulars-edlington.pdf

Should you have any questions relating to the above land, please contact the team at Cooper Rural on 01302 574714.

NEW TO THE MARKET - SANDROCK FARM COTTAGE AND BUILDINGS, TICKHILL

Cooper Rural are delighted to bring to the market Sandrock Farm Cottage and Buildings, which offers a magnificent opportunity to acquire a Grade II Listed site set in an acre.

The property has an abundance of character whilst benefitting from full planning permission for the conversion of two existing Farm Buildings to residential use.

Situated off Stripe Road, Tickhill, Doncaster, the property comprises a detached two-bedroom cottage along with a range of traditional farm buildings.

For further information, please follow the link below:

www.cooperrural.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sales-Particulars-Sandrock-Cottage-Final.pdf

Should you wish to view the property, please feel free to get in touch on 01302 574714.

OUR NEW WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE

We are excited to officially launch the new Cooper Rural website 🎉

Browse our services and discover everything Cooper Rural has to offer at www.cooperrural.co.uk

To celebrate we are extremely pleased to launch three new Land & Property listings to the market in South Yorkshire. Full details are available on the website.

We would love to hear your feedback!

CAPITAL GRANTS 2026 – GUIDANCE NOW AVAILABLE

DEFRA has now released the guidance for the Capital Grants 2026 scheme ahead of applications opening in July, providing farmers and land managers with an opportunity to begin preparing applications.

This year, £225 million of funding will be available to support a wide range of capital works, including:

• Hedgerow Planting and Restoration
• Fencing
• Livestock Troughs & Pipework

The scheme will continue to offer funding across a range of capital items designed to improve farm resilience, support the environment and complement food production.

DEFRA has also confirmed that applicants will be required to provide more supporting evidence at the point of application, following a high number of incomplete submissions in previous rounds. Early preparation will therefore be increasingly important.

Cooper Rural can assist with:
• Preparing plans, maps and supporting information
• Securing any necessary approvals and consents
• Preparing and submitting applications on your behalf

With demand expected to be strong, we strongly recommend beginning preparations as early as possible.

If you are considering applying under the Capital Grants 2026 scheme, please contact Cooper Rural to discuss how we can assist.

Tom Cooper - 07917 732218
Morten Gledhill - 07570 858582

FETF 2026 – APPLICATION WINDOW EXTENDED

DEFRA has confirmed that the application window for the Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 has been extended until midday on Tuesday 12th May, providing additional time for farmers and landowners to submit applications.

The scheme offers grant funding towards a range of equipment across three key areas:
• Farm Productivity
• Animal Health & Welfare
• Slurry Management

With grants available between £1,000 and £25,000 per theme, and a potential combined total of up to £75,000, the fund remains a valuable opportunity to support investment in farm infrastructure and efficiency.

What this means for your farm:

If you were previously considering an application but had not yet progressed, this extension provides a further opportunity to put a strong submission together, however, the scheme remains competitive.

Cooper Rural can assist with:

• Identifying suitable and eligible equipment

• Preparing and submitting applications

• Ensuring all requirements are met within the revised timeframe

If you would like to discuss an application under the FETF scheme, please contact Cooper Rural as soon as possible.

Tom Cooper - 07917 732218
Morten Gledhill - 07570 858582

CALL FOR SITES – CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL DEADLINE 10 MAY 2026
IS YOUR LAND SUITABLE FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT?

The City of Doncaster Council has its latest ‘Call for Sites’ open, and runs until 10th May 2026. This consultation allows landowners to put forward land they believe could be suitable for future housing, employment, or mixed-use development.

This stage is a crucial part of the Local Plan process. Putting land forward during a Call for Sites significantly increases the chances for potential allocation — which means it could be identified for development over the next 10 years or more.

At Cooper Rural, we are acting on behalf of landowners to:
• Prepare and submit site promotion forms and plans
• Liaise with Promoters and Developers to obtain Promotion/Option agreements
• Maximise the likelihood of successful site allocation and long-term value

If you own land that might have development potential, whether in Doncaster or in the wider area, it is important to act now to ensure your site is considered.

For confidential advice and to discuss your options, please contact Cooper Rural.

Tom Cooper: 07917 732218
Morten Gledhill: 07570 858582

COOPER RURAL - FARMERS WEEKLY

We are pleased to feature in this weeks Farmers Weekly raising a serious issue with the release of the new Capital Grants Scheme. We urge you to read this article to bring you up to date with recent developments:

Farmers face grant delays as advice service hits capacity - Farmers Weekly Farmers may struggle to access Defra’s £225m Capital Grants scheme after key advisers warned they are already unable to take on new requests as part of

CAPITAL GRANTS 2026 – FUNDING UPDATE

DEFRA has confirmed that a new round of Capital Grants will open in July 2026, with funding increased to approximately £225 million, a significant uplift on previous rounds.

The scheme provides funding towards one-off capital items that deliver environmental improvements across farmed land, with popular items including concreting, stock-proof fencing and hedgerow planting.

With strong demand in previous rounds and funding often fully allocated quickly, early preparation will be essential.

Some of the payments included in the scheme are:
Fencing (FG1) – £6.34 per metre
Concrete Yard Renewal (RP15) - £33.64 per square metre
Hedgerow Planting (BN11) - £22.97 per metre

Cooper Rural can assist by:

• Identifying suitable capital items for your holding

• Preparing applications and supporting plans

• Seeking any required approvals (e.g. Planning Permissions)

• Managing claims once agreements are in place

If you are considering applying, we recommend registering your interest now so preparations can begin ahead of the opening window.

Tom Cooper: 07917 732218
Morten Gledhill: 07570 858582

COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP CLAIMS – NOW OPEN

The Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier revenue claim window is now open, with a deadline of midnight on 15 May 2026.

For many farm businesses, these payments are a key part of annual income — so it’s important claims are accurate and submitted on time to avoid any reductions.

How Cooper Rural can help
We can handle the process on your behalf, including:

• Preparing and submitting your claim
• Checking parcels and options are correct
• Ensuring deadlines are met

If you would like assistance with your 2026 claim, please contact Cooper Rural to get things underway.

Tom Cooper: 07917 732218
Morten Gledhill: 07570 858582