Diversification
Increasingly, farmers and landowners are looking into diversification to maximise the potential of their property and land. As a multi-disciplinary firm, our agents can assist at every step of the process.
Whether you are considering diversification of a whole farm or as a side project, it can create a viable proposition for land or buildings and establish a new income stream for a business. Often seen as a way of future-proofing for the next generation, our agents can help turn a seed of thought into a reality.
As a multi-disciplinary firm, we can draw on the extensive knowledge of our in-house valuers, surveyors, planners, and finance experts to assist with the planning permission, budgets and forecasts, applications for grants and funding, and the design and project managing construction of your project. Where applicable, our agents can also assist with the renting out of residential or commercial developments.
Notable Enterprises we have been involved in:
- Holiday accommodation including campsites and glamping sites
- Livery stables & Riding schools
- Golf courses
- Wild boar farming
- Theme Parks/Tourist Attractions
- Vintage Car stores
- Forestry
- Clay Pigeon shooting
- Cider production
- Conversion of former farm buildings for residential and commercial lettings
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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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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