One Stop Shop
We pride our business on providing a ‘one stop shop’ service. As a result, our clients can deal with one firm throughout the entire project. This is beneficial for all parties as our streamlined approach and project management can increase the speed at which projects are completed.
- Planning
- Architecture
- Project Management
- Property
Rural Property Specialists
Our team of highly experienced rural property specialists include Chartered Surveyors, Architects, Designers and Consultants. We provide a personalised approach and have the skill, dedication and motivation to handle both incredibly complex large projects and smaller cases with high success rates. Our services are available to all clients including residential, commercial and agricultural. We can assist with the following:
- Planning and Planning Appeals
- Comprehensive Architectural Services
- Surveying and Market Appraisals
- Tendering and Contract Management
- Property Sales
- Expert Advice
The diverse range of projects we get involved in includes:
- Agricultural dwellings and other housing
- Agricultural buildings
- Environmental Impact Assessments for intensive agriculture (e.g. pigs, poultry)
- Diversification (including tourism, farm shops, equestrian development etc)
- Barn conversions
- Permitted development (e.g. Class Q, Class R etc)
- Prior approval applications under the General Certificates of Lawfulness
- Removal of agricultural occupancy conditions
Acorus Rural Property Services offers you great savings
As part of your NFU membership you already have access to a team of planning experts at NFU CallFirst by calling 0370 845 8458. They will offer you initial advice and try to resolve your query.
If the NFU specialist adviser is unable to resolve your query, they may refer you to one of our planning companies, where you can benefit from a free 20 minute discussion on planning matters directly relating to your farming or growing business and may advise on possible courses of action available.
Eligible NFU members can benefit from preferential rates.
About us
Acorus Rural Property Services joined the NFU group of companies in February 2024. Established in 2002 following a buyout from ADAS by the management team, the firm of surveyors, planning consultants and architects provide advice and support to farmers, landowners and other rural businesses from its offices in Exeter and Bury St Edmunds. With resources across the UK, Acorus provide a local service and benefit from a wealth of local knowledge.
The team
The Acorus team specialise in a diverse range of services for the rural property sector. Trading as Chartered Surveyors, they are governed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors rules of conduct. Acorus have strong relationships with Local Authorities and associated stakeholders within your region.
Directors |
Mike Bamforth | Rural Design |
James Whilding | Rural Planning |
Associate Directors |
Henry Doble | Rural Planning |
Laura Wall | Rural Planning |
Associates |
Emma Baker | Rural Design Ian Hopkins | Rural Design |
Olivia Hazell | Rural Planning Roland Thomas | Rural Planning |
Team |
Cara Fieldhouse | Rural Design David Fletcher | Rural Design Debbie Locke | Rural Design Sofia Marques | Rural Design Sid Richards | Rural Design Josh Trump | Rural Design Rose Haines | Human Resources |
Anthony Atkinson | Rural Planning Brian Barrow | Rural Planning Louise Gregory | Rural Planning Madison Harding |Rural Planning Megan Masters | Rural Planning Angus Bridges | Rural Planning Sarah Hopkins | Office Manager |
