Typical situation no. 81
A farming family is approached by a developer for 30 ha near a high-voltage line. The offer is well above farmland prices. The land is zoned agricultural, and the municipality has a limited land-take allowance.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- Agricultural zoning requires a change to the local plan, which is never guaranteed.
- The zero net land take objective limits how much land the municipality can open to development, except for certain major projects recognised nationally.
- The option agreement can tie up the land for years with no guarantee the project goes ahead.
WHAT WE DO
- Analysis of the land's position: local plan, land-take allowance, environmental constraints.
- Check of the credibility of the grid connection claimed by the developer.
- Review of conditions precedent and the option's duration.
- Points to negotiate, with the notary and the family's advisers.
WHAT YOU GET
- A realistic view of the project's chances.
- Option terms that protect the family.
- An informed decision.
Typical format: Short assignment, supporting the notary and the family's advisers. Every assignment is scoped in writing before it starts.
THE EXPERT FOR THIS
Typical situation, based on real enquiries and anonymised. Figures are illustrative.
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