Following its formation in 2023, Cumberland Council is preparing its first Local Plan, bringing together planning policies for the former Carlisle, Allerdale and Copeland council areas, alongside minerals and waste policies previously prepared by Cumbria County Council. The new plan will guide where development takes place and how land is protected...
Cumbria has been home to PFK since 1876, giving us a deep-rooted understanding of this remarkable region, its landscape, communities and rural economy. Building on almost 150 years of local heritage, our team brings together decades of experience across agriculture, land and property, combining strong technical expertise with an in-depth understand...
DEFRA has just confirmed that they are expecting round two of the application window for the SFI for 2026 to open on Tuesday 22nd September. This round of applications is open to anybody within the country who has not already applied for an SFI Agreement in 2026. Therefore, if you are thinking about applying for an SFI Agreement in 2026, then now i...
We are delighted to officially introduce Nikki Hunter as Managing Director of PFK Rural Limited. Nikki brings more than 25 years' experience across the rural sector, with particular expertise in strategic land, diversification and planning. Speaking on her appointment, Nikki said: "It is a privilege to join PFK Rural at such an exciting time ...
Location: Swineside, Mungrisdale, Penrith, CA11 0XQ The sale of land at Swineside, Mungrisdale offers a rare opportunity to purchase two useful blocks of permanent pasture land lying within the National Park in the Mungrisdale valley. Lot 1: Offers over £35,000 Lot 2: Offers over £90,000 For more information, please click here
Location: Wayside, Waverbridge, Wigton Guide Price: £375,000 For sale by public auction on Thursday 24th September at 6pm Set viewing days being 10am to 12 noon on the days below: Tuesday 4th August 2026Tuesday 18th August 2026Tuesday 8th September 2026 The house sits within a large plot of land and benefits from having adjacent padd...
Location: Stoneraise, Threlkeld, Keswick Guide Price: £2,580,000 The sale of Stoneraise Farm offers a rare opportunity to purchase an traditional Lake District fell farm with land ranging from good mowing land to extensive allotment land, together with common grazing rights. The farm comprises a 3 / 4 bedroomed Grade II Listed farmhouse, tradi...
Meet Rachel! We are delighted to welcome Rachel Atkinson to the PFK Rural team as an Apprentice Rural Surveyor Rachel is currently in her third year of studying BSc (Hons) Rural Enterprise and Land Management at Harper Adams University and will complete the remainder of her apprenticeship with PFK Rural, carrying out a range of surveyin...
Meet Abi! We are delighted to welcome Abigail Wass to the PFK Rural team as a Rural Surveyor. Having previously been part of the rural team for several years, Abi returns with a wealth of experience in the rural sector. Welcome back, Abi!
Location: The Hill & Marsh Field, Millom, LA18 5HA This sale offers the opportunity to purchase two parcels of permanent pasture located on the outskirts of Millom and close to the Lake District National Park. This sale comprises two separate blocks of land which will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing landhol...
Location: Force Bank Wood, Santon Bridge, Holmrook, CA19 1UY Guide Price: Offers Over £15,000 The sale of this small parcel of woodland at Santon Bridge near Holmrook within the Lake District National Park offers an opportunity to purchase a block of woodland which will be of interest to those with conservation, amenity or alternative land us...
Location: Floshgate, Pooley Bridge, CA11 0LP Guide Price: Offers Over £100,000 The sale of land at Floshgate near Pooley Bridge offers a rare opportunity to purchase a useful block of grazing land which is located close to Ullswater within the Lake District National Park. Click here to find out more
Location: Rutter & Force Hills, Great Asby, CA16 6ES This sale of land near Appleby offers a rare opportunity to purchase some high quality agricultural land, all of which is currently sown down to grass and of which some could be ploughed for arable use. All of the land benefits from roadside access with a natural water supply present.&nb...
Location: Bampton, Penrith, CA10 2QJ A rare opportunity to purchase a sound parcel of grazing land, which benefits from roadside access, natural water and 2 timber pony stables. Guide Price: Offers Over £30,000 For more information, please click here
Land To Let By Informal Tender Land at Skirsgill Lane, Penrith, CA10 2BQ1.60 acres (0.65 hectares) or thereabouts of grazing land available as a whole. Available for grazing of livestock, to include up to a maximum of up to two horses.Land available from 18th May 2026 to 30th April 2027.Offers to be submitted in writing by 12 noon on Friday 1...
DEFRA have just announced that they have extended the application window until midday on Tuesday 12th May for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). If you have started an application then this can now be finished off, or you can commence a new application. For those who have already applied then you are not able to edit / alter it...
An opportunity to purchase a useful parcel of land which is capable of being mown and which will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing land holdings, together with those with amenity, equestrian, conservation or alternative land use interests. The land is flat in topography and boundered with a mix of post and wire fences...
In year's past, the 15th of May was clearly etched in everybody's minds to ensure that their Basic Payment Scheme claim was submitted to the RPA prior to the deadline. Since BPS became a De-linked payment and the annual claim did not have to be submitted, this date has become less talked about, but it is still equally important for those who have H...
The RPA have recently made various announcements with regard to the opening of schemes during 2026. Therefore, we thought it was useful to publish an update to provide the pertinent information and dates for what we are anticipating will be forthcoming during 2026. Farming Equipment & Technology Fund – 2025 If you applied for and were...
The application window for the next round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF 2026) will open on 17th March 2026. A total of £50 million will be available to farmers, growers, foresters and their contractors to invest in equipment and technology. Funding is split across 3 themes: • £20 million for farm productivity • £20 million for ...
