Environmental Issues
Agriculture and its surrounding environment are inextricably linked. It is essential that farmers look after the biodiversity and landscape on their farms to ensure that they are able to achieve sustainable agricultural systems.
Our Rural team represents farmers and landowners in relation to a whole host of environmental issues from nuisance claims, pollution, drainage and waste problems.
- Statutory or private nuisance claims for smells or noise arising from agricultural uses
- Statutory or private nuisance claims arising from non-agricultural uses ranging from clay pigeon shoots to motor sports
- Water pollution
- Flooding and run off claims
- Drainage disputes
- Energy matters – wind farms, bioenergy
- IPPC Permitting
- Fly-tipping
To speak to our expert Rural Services Solicitors in South Wales, please contact your local JCP Solicitors office. We have offices in the following locations:
If there is not a local office to you, contact us on 03333 208644 as we are happy to arrange telephone and video meetings where appropriate. Alternatively, please feel free to email us at hello@jcpsolicitors.co.uk, fill in our online enquiry form, or use our live web chat facility.
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The Legal 500 2022"JCP Solicitors has 'strong knowledge and practical application' of the various planning and environmental concerns impacting its rural/agriculture client base."
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The Legal 500 2025"The firm has strong links with the community."
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The Legal 500 2024"Interpersonal skills are top notch, together with a deep understanding of the sector as well as pragmatic and practical application of the law."
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Chambers UK 2020"The team provides a personal service built on good relationships with their customers."
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Legal 500 2020"Provides real insight into agricultural work."
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Chambers UK 2023"They are top of the tree because of the services they can offer. They provide their clients an all-round service."