BONDSTONES - Rural Planning & Architectural Consultants
  • Who
    • Meet the team >
      • Accounts & Management >
        • Fuchsia Harmon - PA to Management
        • Melissa Carpenter - Accounts
        • Ian Firth - MD
      • Rural Planning >
        • Sarah Henderson - Rural Planner & Regional Business Manager
        • Annalise Page - Assistant Planner
      • Architectural Services >
        • Jennifer Craig - Architectural Technician
        • Ian Firth - Development Director / MD
  • What
    • Fixed price - Site Specific Advice
    • Chartered Surveyors
    • Architecture >
      • Architectural Services
      • CDM 2015 Services >
        • CDM Upload
      • Building Regulations
    • Planning Services >
      • Independent Planning Advice
      • Pre-App Advice
      • Permitted Development >
        • Class MA - permitted change of use; commercial premises to dwelling houses
        • Class Q Conversions
        • Class R Conversions
        • Class ZA - New dwellings - demolition and replacement of commercial buildings
        • 28 Day notice
        • Temporary Land Uses
      • Change of Use Planning
      • Agricultural Planning
      • Farm & Rural Diversification
    • Glamping & Alternative Accommodation
    • Other Professional Services >
      • Property Consultancy
      • Surveys
  • Where
    • Blackdown Hills
    • Cornwall National Landscape
    • Cranborne Chase National Landscape
    • Dorset National Landscape
    • East Devon National Landscape
    • North Devon Coast
    • Quantock Hills
    • South Devon National Landscape
    • Tamar Valley
  • How
    • Our Mission
    • Testimonials
    • Provision of Services >
      • Deposit Tariff
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Disbursements Policy
  • Recruitment
    • Wanted! >
      • Senior Planner
      • Rural Planner - Specialist
      • Architectural Assistant (Pt 2)
    • Recent Appointments >
      • Apprentice Architectural Technician / Surveyor
    • Notice to agencies
  • Examples, Sites & Consultations
    • Case Study: H²Ouse
    • PLANNING CONSULTATIONS >
      • Somerset Call For Sites 2025
    • Old Mill - Case Study (about us!)
  • Contact us
    • New Project Enquiry

Get in touch!

0845 544 1990*

*If calling from a mobile you may prefer to call one of our regional numbers;
​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

We're always happy to receive enquiries and one of our team will help as soon as we can.

Our hours of operation are: 

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:30 (but feel free to try us later!)

Saturday & Sunday: Appointments may be available by special arrangement!

Incoming calls / messages are fielded centrally by our admin team.  As you might expect, our consultants are often tied up in meetings or dealing with client matters (our existing clients are our priority) - so please don't think us rude for not managing to transfer you to one of our consultants immediately - although we always try!  

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Our central contact number:
0845 544 1990 
Please note that this is a 'lo-call' number and may incur operator charges if called from a mobile.

Head Office
Tel: 01823 210610 
Email: [email protected]

Conference calls
08431 760 000
for use only by prior appointment - Mobile operator surcharges may apply...

Instructions:
  • If you have been invited to join a conference call, dial the above number, when prompted enter: 30169670#
  • NB You will be provided with a PIN prior to joining the call - you will be asked for this before joining the conversation

​NB: We record calls for quality and customer service purposes - scammer / spoof / dodgy calls may well be punk'd and posted to youtube for comedy value...
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We are almost 100% paperless - although some of our clients prefer paper (it's fine if you do!) - If you need to send us anything please feel free!   We can be mailed at;

​Bondstones 1990 Ltd 
The Old Library
​Hestercombe House

Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8LG

Visiting

​For sat-nav please use: TA2 8LQ
When visiting our offices (by prior appointment), please follow the brown signs from Taunton / M5 to "Hestercombe House and Gardens".  We're only about 10 - 15 minutes (~4 miles) from M5 Junction 25 (Taunton).

Parking
On arrival please park in the visitor / public parking area
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Make your way across to visitor entrance and lovely folks at reception will guide you to our offices in the main house.  Please call our office line (01823 210610) and one of our team will come to greet you...

If you are visiting outside of opening hours (by appointment) - please call us on arrival and we will direct you.

After your visit
If you have time, we would whole-heartedly encourage you to support our fantastic surroundings by taking an hour or two to visit the House & Gardens.  Why not take a walk around the beautiful collection of gardens - visit the house / gallery or maybe grab a bite to eat at the superb Courtyard Cafe / Restaurant...

The Hestercombe Gardens Trust is an independent charitable trust which relies on a dedicated team of volunteers.  All proceeds from admissions, membership, retail and events support the continued restoration, maintenance and development of the gardens...
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Events at Hestercombe...
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ACCOUNT ENQUIRIES
If you need to discuss any account related matters please contact us through any of the above means or send your email to: [email protected]
Junk mail will be deleted with a flourish!
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

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Regulated by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Bondstones is a regulated firm of Chartered Surveyors - specialising in Change of Use, Architectural Design and "Town & Country Planning" matters (with a core emphasis on "country"!).  Our head-office is conveniently located in the heart of the West-Country and we typically work in the geographical areas between Lands End and London.  However, on occasion, we also work farther afield...

We are extremely proud to be 'Regulated by 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' / modification of buildings & land.

Despite our cutting edge offer and market leading output, 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 provide 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: [email protected]

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 -2025 - All  Rights Reserved - Bondstones 1990 Ltd

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  • Who
    • Meet the team >
      • Accounts & Management >
        • Fuchsia Harmon - PA to Management
        • Melissa Carpenter - Accounts
        • Ian Firth - MD
      • Rural Planning >
        • Sarah Henderson - Rural Planner & Regional Business Manager
        • Annalise Page - Assistant Planner
      • Architectural Services >
        • Jennifer Craig - Architectural Technician
        • Ian Firth - Development Director / MD
  • What
    • Fixed price - Site Specific Advice
    • Chartered Surveyors
    • Architecture >
      • Architectural Services
      • CDM 2015 Services >
        • CDM Upload
      • Building Regulations
    • Planning Services >
      • Independent Planning Advice
      • Pre-App Advice
      • Permitted Development >
        • Class MA - permitted change of use; commercial premises to dwelling houses
        • Class Q Conversions
        • Class R Conversions
        • Class ZA - New dwellings - demolition and replacement of commercial buildings
        • 28 Day notice
        • Temporary Land Uses
      • Change of Use Planning
      • Agricultural Planning
      • Farm & Rural Diversification
    • Glamping & Alternative Accommodation
    • Other Professional Services >
      • Property Consultancy
      • Surveys
  • Where
    • Blackdown Hills
    • Cornwall National Landscape
    • Cranborne Chase National Landscape
    • Dorset National Landscape
    • East Devon National Landscape
    • North Devon Coast
    • Quantock Hills
    • South Devon National Landscape
    • Tamar Valley
  • How
    • Our Mission
    • Testimonials
    • Provision of Services >
      • Deposit Tariff
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Disbursements Policy
  • Recruitment
    • Wanted! >
      • Senior Planner
      • Rural Planner - Specialist
      • Architectural Assistant (Pt 2)
    • Recent Appointments >
      • Apprentice Architectural Technician / Surveyor
    • Notice to agencies
  • Examples, Sites & Consultations
    • Case Study: H²Ouse
    • PLANNING CONSULTATIONS >
      • Somerset Call For Sites 2025
    • Old Mill - Case Study (about us!)
  • Contact us
    • New Project Enquiry