The opportunity
- Agricultural land (88.18 acres)
- Agricultural outbuildings
- Detached 3-bed house
- Site approximately 89.35 acres
A farm holding within Isle of Anglesey County Council’s smallholdings estate has become available to let, opening the door for new and experienced farmers to live, work and build a thriving business on Môn Mam Cymru – the breadbasket of Wales.
Applications are invited for the tenancy of the above holding which is to be let under a 5-year farm business tenancy with a view to renew at the end of the term subject to performance.
Our council’s vision is to create an Anglesey that is healthy and prosperous where people can thrive. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative tenant whose values and general principles align with those we use to deliver the objectives of our Council Plan.
Application process
Prospective tenants must contact the council’s rural estates manager and request an information pack and application form, which is available for a £5 fee.
Applicants must return the application form and include a business plan by 12pm on Friday, 13 November 2026.
All applications received on or before the tender deadline will be considered and assessed in accordance with our assessment criteria before a shortlist is prepared. Tenders received after the tender deadline will not be considered.
Assessment criteria
Isle of Anglesey County Council is committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive selection process. No weighting will be applied on the basis of personal characteristics such as age, gender or background. Assessment will focus solely on the applicant’s ability to meet the following criteria.
Ability and commitment to farm on their own account: with reference to proven qualifications and experience. It is a statutory requirement that only applicants who meet the criteria of section 3(1) of The Smallholdings (Selection of Tenants) Regulations 1970 can be considered.
Ability and commitment to pay a market rent: supported by evidence of sound financial planning during the term of the tenancy.
Demonstration of financial viability: including realistic budgets, cashflow forecasts, and evidence of access to working capital.
Potential to progress: showing how Fron Heulog will support business development, skills growth, and long‑term sustainability.
Ability to farm the holding well: evidence of machinery and equipment held, together with a clear plan for sufficient livestock levels, environmental stewardship, and responsible land management.
Commitment to living on site: using the farmhouse as the applicant’s main residence to support effective management of Fron Heulog and integration into the local community.
Shortlisting and interviews
A shortlist will be prepared based on the tender submissions. Those applicants who are shortlisted will be notified in writing and invited to attend an interview, which will be conducted during January 2027.
The council will also arrange to visit applicants’ current holdings or lands held, if applicable, although the exact dates of these visits will be confirmed with the shortlisted candidates.
References and offer
The preferred candidate will be subject to:
- satisfactory references – one preferably from a current or previous employer
- a satisfactory credit check
Following these checks, the successful applicant will be offered a farm business tenancy of the holding (subject to contract) to commence on 13 May 2027.
Expressions of interest
Information packs and application forms are available from:
Property Section
Isle of Anglesey County Council
Council Offices
Llangefni
LL77 7TW
Contact our Property Section on 01248 752 255 or email PropertyEnquiries@anglesey.gov.wales