At Acorus, we offer a full range of rural planning, design, and property services. Combining local insight with national expertise, we help landowners, farmers, and rural businesses make informed decisions. From small projects to large developments, we guide you at every stage, delivering practical, commercially focused solutions for the best outcomes.
Whether your project is commercial, residential, or mixed-use, Acorus delivers a tailored approach to rural property and planning. Our experienced professionals work closely with planning authorities and stakeholders, offering expert advice and a full-scale service package.
Our planning consultants provide expert advice on applications and appeals across the rural sector. From feasibility and site appraisal to submission and negotiation, we guide projects of all sizes toward the best possible outcome. Combining local insight with strong relationships with planning authorities, we deliver practical, commercially focused solutions tailored to your project.
We have worked on a wide range of projects, including:
Agricultural dwellings
Agricultural buildings
Environmental Impact Assessments for intensive agriculture
Equestrian development
Housing development
Diversification schemes
Tourism projects
Barn conversions
Prior approval applications under the General Permitted Development (England) Order
Certificates of lawfulness
Agricultural occupancy conditions
Our architectural team provides practical, tailored design solutions for rural projects of all sizes. From initial concept to construction, we help clients develop ideas, navigate planning requirements, and ensure buildings are functional, compliant, and sympathetic to their surroundings. We aim to make the design process as straightforward and efficient as possible while supporting every stage of your project.
Key Stages of our Architectural Service:
Project Development & Brief – Clarify client goals, conduct feasibility studies, assess site suitability, and review planning constraints.
Planning Process – Prepare planning drawings, liaise with local authorities, submit applications, and complete conditions.
Developing the Design – Refine design solutions, hold preliminary discussions with planning authorities, and create 3D models and illustrations.
Post Planning – Produce working drawings, obtain building regulations’ approval, manage Health & Safety/CDM, and assist with project management and CIL forms.
Acorus offers broad rural property consultancy to support landowners and businesses. We provide practical, commercially focused advice on development, management and long-term planning, helping clients make confident, informed decisions.
Key services include:
Agricultural and environmental assessments
Planning and development guidance
Business plans and agricultural need appraisals
Land and estate management
Diversification and grant advice
Support with BPS and agri-environmental schemes
We provide trusted advice for the sale of farms, land and rural property. With market insight and professional guidance, we help clients achieve maximum value while managing the sale process efficiently from instruction to completion.
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