Diversify Your Farm

Planning, Surveying, and Construction

Diversifying your income sources can help protect your farm against market fluctuations and unexpected challenges. We specialise in rural planning and can guide you through your next farm diversification construction project.

We can be as involved as you would like, assisting solely with obtaining planning permission or managing your build from start to finish. When you choose to work with us, you can expect a personalised approach tailored to your specific needs.

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Our Services

Planning and Design

We can help you prepare your planning application for the new construction on your farm and liaise with local planning authorities on your behalf. Whether you need advice, drawings, or a full application, we can be as hands-on or hands-off as you require.

Surveying

We can conduct thorough surveys to ensure your new construction complies with all conservation, boundary, and safety regulations at the local and national levels, giving you the information you need to move forward with confidence.

Construction

With our reliable network of contractors, we can manage the entire construction or renovation process for you, giving you more time to focus on other projects. We have the expertise and resources to handle builds of all sizes and complexities.

Areas we cover

We provide remote farm diversification planning and design services to clients across the UK. We can liaise with your local council, prepare your planning application in line with local regulations, and organise surveys on your property. Our offices are in Derbyshire, and we will travel to clients within the local area and surrounding counties assess the property in person or manage complete construction projects from end to end.

Barn Conversions

Transform a barn on your property into a stunning holiday rental, residential property, or commercial space through a complete barn conversion. This presents a great opportunity to repurpose an unused area of your farm into a source of income or an asset. Rental properties can supplement your farm's revenue, particularly during quieter periods, providing a more predictable and stable source of income.

We can guide you through obtaining planning permission and all other necessary documentation, including a change of use notification and all required drawings. We can gather and submit this information and communicate with your Local Authority on your behalf, streamlining the process for you. This can free up precious time, allowing you to focus on other matters while we handle this process for you.

Farm Shops

A farm shop can be an excellent way to access a new customer base. It eliminates the middle man, giving you the opportunity to increase your profit margins by selling directly to buyers. We can help you plan, design, and construct a farm shop tailored to your farm's needs and budget, optimising the layout for efficiency and a great shopping experience.

Cafes & Restaurants

You are uniquely positioned in being able to offer truly farm-fresh food to customers. Setting up a cafe or restaurant on your grounds is a unique way to take advantage of this, enabling you to potentially sell your produce at a higher price point. Our team can assist you with all of the logistics of planning and constructing a cafe or restaurant on your land.

Equestrian

Liveries and other equestrian facilities have the potential to provide you with consistent monthly income from clients, giving you peace of mind during quieter months. We understand the complexities of creating an environment as secure and functional as possible for horses and their riders and can help you design and build these facilities.

Projects we can help with

Barn conversions
Farm shops
Restaurants
Equestrian buildings
Kennels/ catteries

Works buildings
Office lets
Riding arenas
New builds
... and more!