Planning & Development
With a team of dedicated planning specialists within our residential, commercial, rural and agricultural departments we have a wealth of experience in managing the development through the planning system across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire.
Spanning the region, our team offers honest, professional advice with a strong track record of success. Given the wide area we cover we can be nimble in identifying opportunities for development and have built strong relationships within local authorities, land owners and other development professionals.
Our team has a wealth of experience across the broad spectrum of planning, from small scale bespoke developments to large scale land promotions. Whilst we have particularly strong specialism in rural planning, we cover all sectors including residential, commercial, tourism and agricultural.
Our planning experts can assist with a wide variety of planning matters
However large or small the project, our experienced team can help landowners with both rural and urban planning requirements and advise on matters including:
- Class Q and residential conversions
- Bespoke Homes
- Strategic Land Promotion
- Residential Developments
- Affordable Housing
- Commercial Development
- Class R change of use and diversification
- New farm buildings
- Certificates of lawful use
- Diversification
- Conversion of farm buildings
- Tourism opportunities
- Renewable energy schemes
- Dealing with reserved matters
- Planning Appeals
- Permitted Development
- Design of and applications for Barn Conversions
- Production of Heads of Terms for Planning Agreements
- Planning Appraisals
- Leisure and Recreation
- Agricultural occupancy conditions, Section 52 and Section 106 agreements
- Building & Design
Meet the Planning & Diversification Team
Edward Dyke
Partner
Sturminster Newton
FRICS FAAV
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Professional, Sturminster Newton Rural and Agricultural
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, AMC Boundary Disputes, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Contract Farming, Development Land, Diversification, Easements, Expert Witness, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Option Agreements, Options, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, Promotions, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Tax Planning, Valuations, Valuations for Banks, Wayleaves
07787 128286
edyke@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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A-J Monro (Andrew)
Partner, Head of Professional Services
Wimborne
MRICS FAAV APAEWE
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Professional, Wimborne Rural and Agricultural
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, AMC, Boundary Disputes, BPS, Compensation, Contract Farming, Development Land, Diversification, Easements, Energy, Expert Witness, Farm Business Tenancies, Farm Finance, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Option Agreements, Options, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Telecoms, Valuations, Valuations for Banks, Wayleaves
01202 882103
07867 555838
amonro@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Lucy Carnell
Rural Partner
Yeovil
MRICS
Department: Yeovil Rural and Agricultural, Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Service: BPS, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Easements, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Preparations of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Valuations, Wayleaves
01935 382901
07940 256550
lcarnell@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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George Whittaker
Rural Partner
Dorchester, Poundbury Burraton House
AssocRICS FAAV MNAVA
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Dorchester Rural and Agricultural, Burraton Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, Agriculture, Biodiversity Net Gain, BPS, Contract Farming, Diversification, Estate Management, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Planner, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Telecoms, Valuations
01305 236578
gwhittaker@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Annabel Douglas
Rural Chartered Surveyor
Bridport
MRICS FAAV
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Bridport Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, BPS, Compensation, Diversification, Estate Management, Farm Business Tenancies, Grass Keep, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Tax Planning, Valuations, Valuations for Banks
01308 459564
adouglas@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Eloise Maclean
Senior Rural Chartered Surveyor
Salisbury
MRICS FAAV
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Salisbury Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Service: Agricultural Tenancies, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Valuations, Expert Witness
Service: Agricultural Tenancies, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Planner, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Probate, Rural Grants and Subsidies, Valuations, Expert Witness
emaclean@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Sarah Vere
Head of Tiverton Professional
Tiverton
MRICS FAAV
Department: Rural and Agricultural, Tiverton Rural and Agricultural, Professional
Speciality: Agricultural Tenancies, Agricultural Appraisals, Agriculture, BPS, Compensation, Compulsory Purchase, Contract Farming, Diversification, Farm Business Tenancies, Farms and Land, Grass Keep, Preparation of Plans for Land Registry, Rural Grants and Subsidies
01884 218911
svere@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Meet the Commercial Planning Team
Ryan Holmes
Partner, Head of Commercial
Dorchester, Poundbury Burraton Yard
DipSurvPract AssocRICS MARLA
Department: Commercial, Dorchester Commercial, Burraton Commercial
Speciality: Commercial Property Management, MANCO, RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Commercial Rent Reviews, Valuations, Commercial Sales, Commercial Lettings, Lease Renewals, Rent Reviews, Estate Management, Leisure, Commercial Agency, Block Management, Managing Agent
Commercial Enquiries 01305 261008
Poundbury Manco Enquiries 01305 756968
rholmes@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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George Rogers
Commercial Partner
Yeovil
MRICS
Service: Professional, Commercial, Yeovil Commercial
Speciality: RICS Registered Valuer, RICS Valuer, Commercial Rent Reviews, Valuations, Commercial Sales, Commercial Lettings, Lease Renewals, Rent Reviews, Commercial Development, Commercial Agency, Commercial Land
01935 382902
07375 284964
grogers@symondsandsampson.co.uk
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Case Study - Kinebush, Westbrook
Symonds & Sampson have gained Class Q prior approval consent for two new dwellings at Westbrook near Gillingham in North Dorset.
The scheme faced a number of challenges, including flood risk, drainage and ecology; however, working closely with trusted consultants, Symonds & Sampson is pleased...
The scheme faced a number of challenges, including flood risk, drainage and ecology; however, working closely with trusted consultants, Symonds & Sampson is pleased...
Case Study - Land At Brook Street, Milborne Port
Symonds & Sampson have gained planning consent for two dwellings in the village of Milborne Port near Sherborne.
The application was a resubmission following an initial appeal dismissal, and the imposition of nutrient neutrality requirements. Despite a sensitive location on the edge of the village...
The application was a resubmission following an initial appeal dismissal, and the imposition of nutrient neutrality requirements. Despite a sensitive location on the edge of the village...
Case Study - Barrow Hill Farm, Stalbridge
Symonds & Sampson has secured planning permission to redevelop a former farm yard with eight new dwellings. The new development consists of two new build homes and the sensitive conversion of existing buildings, and building of another six homes. Whilst there were a number of challenges, including...
Case Study - Coldhills Lane, Horsington
Symonds & Sampson has gained prior approval consent for the conversion of an existing agricultural building under Class Q. Symonds & Sampson's planning experts comment, "The approval is an excellent example of a more modern portal frame building being converted under Class Q and highlights...
Case Study - Troytown Farm, Dorchester
Symonds & Sampson has gained prior approval consent to convert an existing agricultural building under Class Q.
Our planning experts suggest that the building is a great example of how Class Q legislation can be used to create homes from characterful buildings in rural areas. Whilst in...
Our planning experts suggest that the building is a great example of how Class Q legislation can be used to create homes from characterful buildings in rural areas. Whilst in...
How else can we help you?
As a multi-disciplinary firm, our agents can also provide a wide range of professional services across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire & Cornwall.
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