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

Planning & Building Design Services for

​The East Devon AONB
​An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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Planning for development in or around the East Devon AONB

The landscape, beauty and features of the East Devon AONB are protected in planning, and all public bodies and statutory undertakers must have regard to the area's AONB status, including the effect it will have on the wildlife and fauna as well as the landscape before coming to a decision on the planning application. 

The East Devon AONB advises local planning authorities about the effect an application will have on the AONB, but unlike National Park Authorities, they do not prepare statutory planning documents or determine the outcome of planning applications. Instead they rely on the district and county councils to follow their own individual AONB planning policies in order to protect the area's natural beauty from 'harm'.

The East Devon AONB are consulted on a variety of planning applications that are likely to have a significant impact on the AONB landscape and features. However, they do not tend to comment on applications which have a limited impact, residential extensions for example. 
If you have any queries or questions about how the AONB status may affect development proposals or planning applications, the AONB partnership are obliged to advise you to contact one of the Local Planning Authorities for direct advice...

Needless to say, if you are unsure about how your proposal may be affected, we would encourage you to take advice from a local, independent planning expert before approaching the council...


East Devon AONB
​An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

East Devon has been protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) since 1963.

East Devon AONB covers over 100 square miles of the East Devon countryside, including eighteen miles of Heritage coastline and boarders the coastal towns of Exmouth, Seaton and Sidmouth. This AONB area is known for its diverse flora, consisting of over 730 different species, and numerous footpaths on the beautiful cliffs along coastline making it an attractive tourist destination.

T
his special place is also home to wildlife and people, with valuable habitats existing alongside living, working communities.  Unique geology creates an exceptional environment where rare plant, insect, bird and mammal species can flourish.

East Devon AONB
Local Planning Authority Contacts;

East Devon District Council

Knowle
Sidmouth
Devon
EX10 8HL


​
01395 516551
www.eastdevon.gov.uk

Devon County Council

Environment Directorate,
Lucombe House,
County Hall,
Exeter,
​EX2 4QW
​

0345 155 1015
https://new.devon.gov.uk/planning/

Useful Links

www.eastdevonaonb.org.uk

Other useful information

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