Planning & Development

Many of Symonds & Sampson’s surveyors specialise in rural planning, often liaising with our Building Survey and Design team on projects both large and small.

However large or small the project, our experienced team can help landowners with both rural and urban planning requirements and advise on matters including:

Farm Diversification

Identifying ways to maximise the performance of your rural business is one of Symonds & Sampson’s Rural Agents greatest skills.

We can assist you in all aspects of establishing a farm diversification enterprise including obtaining planning consent, preparing viability appraisals, grant identification and applications and advising on rent and lease terms.

| Permitted development.

| Class Q and residential conversions.

| Class R, change of use and diversification.

| Agricultural Occupancy Conditions.

| New farm buildings.

| Certificates of Lawful Use.

| Option and Promotion Agreements for housing developments.

Projects we have been involved with include:

| Conversion of farm buildings.

| Tourism opportunities.

| Renewable energy schemes.

| Establishing processing and direct sales of farm products.