Rural Planning – Agriculture, Horticulture and Equestrian Developments

Specialists in our field, Davies & Co. can advise on a wide range of agricultural, horticultural, equestrian and rural planning applications. This includes permitted developments applications, new or replacement farm buildings, equestrian centres, stables and outdoor arenas, garden centres and nursery buildings, change of use and/or conversion of existing buildings and farm diversification projects.

We also provide you with advice on planning law and issues specific to dwellings in the countryside, for agricultural, horticultural and equestrian developments, including securing temporary and permanent consents for on site accommodation and the removal of agricultural occupancy restrictions.

Rural Diversification and Leisure and Tourism Specialists

As a sponsor of the National Farm Attractions Network Davies & Co. have many years experience in providing specialist planning advice in rural leisure and tourism diversification. We have helped many farm attractions/ diversifications to secure the successful business they operate today. These have included farm parks, farm shops/restaurants, holiday lodges, maize mazes, caravan parks and fishing lakes amongst others.

To help secure your farm diversification or rural tourism project we are able to provide you with the preparation of feasibility studies, planning advice, grant advice and applications to DEFRA and the Regional Development Agencies as well as advising/applying for other initiatives and grant applications, specific to your project. Our extensive knowledge and experience in this area will help your project run as smoothly as possible, allowing you to concentrate your time on running your business.

Site Promotion and Development

Our service to you extends beyond rural planning advice and we offer you a specialist service carrying out 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.

Our Service

Throughout your project we liaise closely with all consultants and external advisors including; architects, highway engineers, tourism boards, environmental consultants and councillors, together with advice and application 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 leverage the maximum returns available.