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 Services
Advice, Applications, Enforcement, Appeals & More...

PLANNING SERVICES

The Town & Country Planning Act is at the legislative heart of all development in the UK.  Almost no development can occur without first ensuring compliance with current planning legislation.  The implications of planning procedure can be highly controversial and complex - it is therefore important that proper advice is sought before engaging in any building or development work...

Bondstones' planning team is a completely independent, unbiased and objective team - dedicated exclusively to the 'Country' element of Town & Country Planning.  

Whether your requirements are for assistance with a new livestock production unit, a new farm workers' dwelling, a diversifying tourism enterprise or need urgent help with imminent enforcement action - if the site is surrounded by hedges or other farm land we can probably help!

Despite our specialised offer - our professional experience is wide and deep:  We've worked with everyone from smallholders to camp-site operators and householders to large scale property developers.

More Info:

  • ​Independent Pre-planning Advice
  • Permitted Development Rights
    • Class Q Barn Conversions
    • Class R Flexible Business Use
    • 28 Day Notifications 
      ​(Agricultural Permitted Development Rights)
    • Temporary Land Uses
  • Planning Applications to Local Councils
  • Change of Use Planning
  • Agricultural Worker's Dwellings
  • Agricultural Planning
  • Farm And Rural Diversification 
  • Planning Appeals
  • Planning Enforcement
  • Certificates of Lawful Use or Development
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​Get in touch...

Bondstones' specialist planning team are more than happy to take your call and provide impartial advice on any pressing or up-coming matters.  Alternatively please contact us and we will get in touch with you at a convenient time.

Call the planning team today:
01823 210 610

Key Contacts:
Ian Firth
Sarah Henderson
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