Meet the Team

Ian has over 25 years of experience in Architectural practices and works within the Exeter Office as Senior Architectural Technician.

His comprehensive experience covers projects from houses to factory units, preparing Planning drawings through to Building Regulations and projects on site.

Brian is a highly experienced Chartered Surveyor and former Managing Director and founding Director of Acorus. Now focused on client work, he specialises in planning consultancy, appeals, enforcement, Green Belt, agricultural occupancy and equine matters.

He also has extensive experience maximising property value through planning, valuation and marketing across agricultural, rural, equestrian and leisure properties.

Debbie works within the South West office in the Building Design Team, having graduated from Arts University Bournemouth with a BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture and Design.

Debbie assists with planning applications, supporting Building Regulation packages, and drawing up a wide range of rural properties, both new builds and conversions.

Louise is based in the South East. Louise has an extensive knowledge base of all planning matters. She also manages Environmental Impact Assessments and Agricultural Occupancy Conditions.

With several years of service at Acorus both as a Rural Planning Consultant and a Project Manager, Louise has extensive knowledge of the business, its clients and dealing with local and national authorities.

Rose works part-time providing administrative support for Human Resources including company insurances, cars, mobile phones.

Sarah is part of the South West rural planning team. Sarah’s role is to assist consultants and facilitate planning applications.

Angus graduated from the Royal Agricultural University, with a BSc (Hons) degree in Rural Land Management. He works in the South East rural planning team contributing to all aspects of planning work.

Angus specialises in new farm dwellings/buildings, lifting of agricultural occupancy conditions, Certificates of Lawful Use and permitted development, and looks after property sales.

Angus is currently working towards gaining his RICS qualification.

Josh graduated from the University of West of England with a MArch, Master of Architecture degree. He forms part of the Building Design Team working from our office in Exeter as an Architectural Assistant.

Josh is keen to develop his skills while continuing with his studies to obtain his Part III in Architecture in due course.

Madison graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BA (Hons) degree in Geography. She is based out of the South East Office. She provides office admin support and planning assistance.

Madison has a good knowledge of the planning system guiding applications through to their decisions and supports the team with her increasing Biodiversity Net Gain knowledge.

Sofia is an Architect and is part of the Building Design Team working from our office in Exeter.

She has experience in Architectural and Design projects, Building Information Models and Rendering. She is involved in designing for planning applications and Building Regulation packages covering a wide range of rural properties, both new builds and conversions.

David studied at Leicester School of Architecture at De Montfort University, where he achieved a Master’s degree in Architecture. He is part of the Building Design Team working from our office in Exeter, as a Part II Architectural Assistant.

He has worked on a wide variety of projects and sectors in the industry, from commercial and heritage uses to domestic extensions.

Caroline is responsible for the efficient financial running of the business. She is experienced in all areas of accounting and finance management for businesses and is based in the Exeter Office.

Hazel is an experienced planning practitioner, specialising in a range of rural planning matters. Her PhD is in Planning and Environmental Law and has detailed knowledge of England and Wales’s planning systems. She has worked for the Welsh Government, several local authorities as well as private practices. Hazel will primarily be working for our South West Office.

Charlie is an experienced planning consultant, specialising in a range of rural planning matters. He has previously worked in a local authority and in private rural planning practices. Charlie works in the South East rural planning team contributing to all aspects of planning work.
Charlie is currently working towards gaining his MRTPI qualification through a master’s degree in Town Planning.

Claire is an experienced designer having gained her experience from several private firms and has gained knowledge in a wide variety of projects covering design, property development and project management. She has also developed a number of barn conversions herself.
She is part of the Building Design Team working from our office in Bury St Edmunds, as a Part I Architectural Assistant.

Harleen works within the South East office as a member of the Building Design Team, having graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a Part 1 degree in Architecture.

She has a keen interest in the use of sustainable materials and how the environment impacts projects. Harleen has experience in architectural and design projects, Building Regulations and works with 3D design software.