Site development and promotion
At Davies & Co, our rural planning services extend beyond rural planning advice; our team of Chartered Surveyors are specialists in the field of rural planning and diversification and can advise on strategic planning enquiries and site promotions, development appraisals, together with expert advice on option agreements, joint ventures and conditional contract agreements with developers in order to maximise the potential of your land or site.
Rural planning service – the way we work
Throughout your project we liaise closely with all consultants and external advisors involved in the planning/diversification process. This includes for example:
- architects,
- highway engineers,
- tourism boards,
- environmental consultants
- councillors
In addition, our team of rural planning specialists can give support on planning appeals by written representation, local hearing and local inquiry. Following completion of your project we are also able to offer you specific advice on business rates and appeals ensuring you obtain the maximum returns on your rural or farm land.
Rural Appraisals
We are able to offer you rural appraisals that clearly assess any potential your holding may have and subsequently provide advice on the best ways to maximise the value and income from your holding, whilst ensuring that the integrity and features that enhance your holding are retained.
Professional Services
Davies & Co team of fully qualified Chartered Surveyors offer a range of service for farmers and rural enterprises. Whether you require a Chartered Surveyor because of plans you may wish to embark upon or proposed projects from third parties that affect your land, we can help. Our range of professional rural planning services includes:
- Valuations and Business Consultancy
- Agricultural Tenancies, Agreements and Rent Reviews
- Telecommunications and Wayleave Agreements
- Compulsory Purchase, Utility Schemes and Highways Improvements
- Business rates and appeals
Visitor Attraction Planning
Diversifying into leisure and tourism
Davies & Co’s team of Chartered Surveyors offer specialist advice to farmers and land owners about diversifying part of all of their land / estate to other uses. Perhaps the most profitable and popular option is diversification into leisure and tourism attractions. Visitor attractions and theme parks are an increasingly popular option for UK and overseas visitors.
If you are thinking of diversifying, Davies & Co can provide in-depth professional advice and services tailored to the needs of farmers and land owners. Our rural diversification experts have experience of all types of visitor attraction, from theme parks and farm parks, through zoos and safari parks, to visitor centres and heritage sites. We can advise on a wide range of planning-related issues for new buildings, change of use, conversions, new land uses, temporary planning and business rates.
