Ian Firth BSc (Hons) MRICS MTCPA
Planning & Development Director / MD / Shareholder
Chartered Surveyor
O: 01823 210 610
M: 0781 321 4535
Chartered Surveyor
O: 01823 210 610
M: 0781 321 4535
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At a glance;
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Specialist work areas:
Rural Planning Permitted Development Farm Diversification Change of Use Re-use of redundant buildings Class Q / R conversions Agricultural Development Rural Tourism & Glamping Building Design Building Conversions Listed Buildings Agricultural Projects Commercial Design Rural Property Services Estate Management Property Acquisition / Disposal Diversification Advice |
Professional / Relevant Interests: Professional Member - RICS Member - Town & Country Planning Association Member - Design Review Panel Founder Member - B4RDS Founder Member / Chair - Strive Member - Countryside Alliance Member - British Deer Society Personal interests: Cycling Skiing Dronery... Architecture, Design & Technology Shooting & Fishing Business Local Politics Rural Affairs (& Craft Cider!) |
Bio
Ian began trading as Bondstones as a sole practitioner back in 2012, however it quickly became apparent that the demand for Bondstones' services was far higher than an individual could manage alone.
In early 2015 he took the decision to grow the practice beyond the "power of one" and incorporated the company with a view to expansion.
He is well known (and frequently recommended) for his knowledge of rural planning, design ideas and empathy for clients - particularly in deciphering their needs and wants - often in testing circumstances.
Ian graduated from Seale Hayne College (Plymouth University) in 2001 having initially studied Estate Management. After a short stint in the Civil Service (MAFF / DEFRA) supervising FMD clean-up in 2001 and advising on Agri-Environment schemes on Exmoor he subsequently became an ADAS consultant - working with several other well known firms prior to first going it alone in back in 2007.
Aside from managing his own business interests, Ian has also worked within MAFF / DEFRA (at an executive level) and, for a time, worked as resident agent to a renowned Sporting Estate in the Home Counties and South Wales.
His experience and skills in rural planning, architectural design and entrepreneurship enable him to provide straight forward - articulate - no-nonsense advice and recommendations (to those that are prepared to listen!)
In 2016 Ian was accepted as a member of the England Design Review Panel
In early 2015 he took the decision to grow the practice beyond the "power of one" and incorporated the company with a view to expansion.
He is well known (and frequently recommended) for his knowledge of rural planning, design ideas and empathy for clients - particularly in deciphering their needs and wants - often in testing circumstances.
Ian graduated from Seale Hayne College (Plymouth University) in 2001 having initially studied Estate Management. After a short stint in the Civil Service (MAFF / DEFRA) supervising FMD clean-up in 2001 and advising on Agri-Environment schemes on Exmoor he subsequently became an ADAS consultant - working with several other well known firms prior to first going it alone in back in 2007.
Aside from managing his own business interests, Ian has also worked within MAFF / DEFRA (at an executive level) and, for a time, worked as resident agent to a renowned Sporting Estate in the Home Counties and South Wales.
His experience and skills in rural planning, architectural design and entrepreneurship enable him to provide straight forward - articulate - no-nonsense advice and recommendations (to those that are prepared to listen!)
In 2016 Ian was accepted as a member of the England Design Review Panel
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When not working, Ian is married (to Rebecca) and has a Daughter (Emily)...
He is also the occasional custodian of the office dog; Cookie... (unless she's in disgrace - in which case she most definitely belongs to Rebecca!) |
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