BONDSTONES - Planning & Architectural Consultants
  • Who
    • Meet the team >
      • Ian Firth - Planning & Development Director (MD)
      • Sarah Henderson - Planning & Development
      • Rebecca Firth - Operations Manager
      • Melissa Grange - Executive Assistant
  • What
    • Chartered Surveyors
    • Architecture >
      • Architectural Services
      • Building Regulations
      • CDM 2015 Services
      • CDM Upload
    • Planning Services >
      • Independent Planning Advice
      • Permitted Development >
        • Class Q Conversions
        • Class R Conversions
        • 28 Day notice
        • Temporary Land Uses
      • Change of Use Planning
      • Agricultural Planning
      • Farm & Rural Diversification
    • Glamping & Alternative Accommodation
    • Other Professional Services >
      • Property Consultancy
      • Surveys
      • Aerial Surveys
  • Where
    • Blackdown Hills
    • Cornwall AONB
    • Cranborne Chase AONB
    • Dorset AONB
    • East Devon
    • North Devon
    • Quantock Hills
    • South Devon
    • Tamar Valley
  • How
    • Fixed price - Site Specific Advice
    • Testimonials
    • Provision of Services
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Disbursements Policy
  • Recruitment
    • Apprentice Architectural Technician / Surveyor
  • Contact us
    • New Project Enquiry

Chartered Surveyors

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Bondstones are extremely proud to be 'Regulated by the RICS' - this means we are a professionally qualified and regulated practice - bound by a code of conduct, strict rules and regulations. This means that we will only undertake work which is directly within our field(s) of expertise and that we are also fully insured (both Professional Indemnity and Public / Employers Liability).

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We are passionate about architecture and the countryside, its' sustainable future and the protection / re-use of rural buildings: as such we offer our professional expertise to satisfy a range of rural property issues, including (but not limited to): Town & Country Planning (Planning Consultancy) and Architectural Design / Building Design (Architecture).  Our primary interest being sustainable projects for the 'change of use' of buildings & land.

Please note that the description 'Chartered Surveyor' covers a multitude of disciplines - it may be helpful therefore to explain the services we currently offer - and those that we don't;

Professional Standards

All RICS members must demonstrate that they:
  • Act with integrity
  • Always provide a high standard of service
  • Act in a way that promotes trust in the profession
  • Treat others with respect
  • Take responsibility

Things we do:

 The following list (while not exactly definitive) outlines the services that Bondstones can presently offer as Chartered Surveyors:
  • Planning Consultancy
  • Architectural Services*
  • Listed Buildings Advice
  • Building Maintenance & Structural reports
  • Building Surveys (Measured)
  • Agricultural / Rural Business Planning
  • Property Sales / Aquisition / Disposal
  • Estate Management
  • Professional Certificates*

Things we don't do:

If you need assistance with any of the following items, please feel free to contact us - we will gladly recommend a suitably qualified surveyor / adviser.
  • Valuations (red book or otherwise)
  • Home buyers reports
  • ​Property Auctions
  • Commercial Property Management
  • Structural Calculations & Engineering Services

Our conflict of interest policy

A conflict of interest is anything that impedes or might be perceived to impede an our ability to act impartially and in the best interest of a client or clients.

The potential for conflict of interest may occur where:
  • We are acting for another person or client with competing interests at the same time (e.g. where both the seller and buyer of a single property approach us simultaneously)
  • We have other obligations or pressures that detract from or affect our relationship with a client
  • We are faced with conflicting duties owed to different clients (e.g. if two or more parties seek to engage us while competing for the same opportunity)

We will always undertake background checks to ensure that conflicts do not arise within our business.  This means that on occasion we must decline to accept instructions from new clients.  Where this does happen, we will always suggest a suitable course of action to ensure that the conflict is resolved before it starts.
Areas Covered
01823 210 610
​Devon - Somerset - Dorset
​01326 727 828
Cornwall
​01452 234 934
Severn Counties
​01264 513 813
Hants & Wilts
01372 897 697
​Home Counties
Regulated by THe Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Bondstones is a regulated firm of Chartered Surveyors - specialising in "Town & Country Planning" (emphasis on "country"!) and Architectural Design.  Our head-office is based in the West-Country and we typically work in the geographical area between Lands End and London.  However, on occasion, we also work further afield...

We are extremely proud to be 'Regulated by the RICS' - this means we are a professionally qualified and regulated practice - bound by a code of conduct, strict rules and regulations. This means that we will only undertake work which is directly within our field(s) of expertise and that we are also fully insured (both Professional Indemnity and Public / Employers Liability).

Our team are passionate about architecture and the countryside, its' sustainable future and re-use of rural buildings:  We offer our professional expertise to satisfy a range of rural property issues, including (but not limited to) Planning Consultancy and Architectural Design / Architecture.  Our primary interest is in the delivery of sustainable projects - and particularly the 'change of use' of buildings & land.

Despite our cutting edge offer and market leading output quality, our services are available to all of our customers at surprisingly low rates - especially compared to our competitors.  OK, its true to say you will always find someone cheaper... but isn't that always the way!

Our philosophy is to provide objective advice from the outset - indeed may of our new clients are amazed at the level of advice that we offer at first contact... Our overriding mission is to "quote high and bill low - providing valuable advice and exceptional design - which should delight our clients at every opportunity"

We generally undertake work for:
  • Farmers & Farm Businesses
  • Rural Estates / Estate Managers
  • Equestrian Properties & Businesses
  • Home / Property Owners*
  • Tourism Entrepreneurs
  • Countryside Attractions & Recreation Sites

* Please note that 'small' extensions are not really our cup of tea... However if necessary we would be happy to refer you to a suitable 3rd party specialist.

That said, large, unique extensions and complete 'one off' domestic overhauls really do float our boat... so please get in touch!
The 'Contact Us' bit:
Call us: 01823 210610
Email us: enquiries@bondstones.co.uk

The 'Legal' bit:
Bondstones (1990) Limited - Registered in England No. 8970430

Registered Address:
Hestercombe House
Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8LG


"Bondstones" is a Registered Trademark used under licence.
Reg'd: UK00003049388
​© 2012 -2020 - All  Rights Reserved - Bondstones 1990 Ltd

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  • Who
    • Meet the team >
      • Ian Firth - Planning & Development Director (MD)
      • Sarah Henderson - Planning & Development
      • Rebecca Firth - Operations Manager
      • Melissa Grange - Executive Assistant
  • What
    • Chartered Surveyors
    • Architecture >
      • Architectural Services
      • Building Regulations
      • CDM 2015 Services
      • CDM Upload
    • Planning Services >
      • Independent Planning Advice
      • Permitted Development >
        • Class Q Conversions
        • Class R Conversions
        • 28 Day notice
        • Temporary Land Uses
      • Change of Use Planning
      • Agricultural Planning
      • Farm & Rural Diversification
    • Glamping & Alternative Accommodation
    • Other Professional Services >
      • Property Consultancy
      • Surveys
      • Aerial Surveys
  • Where
    • Blackdown Hills
    • Cornwall AONB
    • Cranborne Chase AONB
    • Dorset AONB
    • East Devon
    • North Devon
    • Quantock Hills
    • South Devon
    • Tamar Valley
  • How
    • Fixed price - Site Specific Advice
    • Testimonials
    • Provision of Services
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Disbursements Policy
  • Recruitment
    • Apprentice Architectural Technician / Surveyor
  • Contact us
    • New Project Enquiry