Business Details
Expert Rural Property Consultancy Services
Carver Knowles has established itself as a trusted partner for rural businesses and landowners seeking expert guidance in navigating the complexities of agricultural and rural property management. With a dedicated team of chartered surveyors and planning consultants, we specialise in delivering tailored solutions that enhance business viability, secure funding opportunities, and optimise land use. Our expertise spans agricultural grants, planning consultancy, valuation services, and rural finance, underpinned by decades of hands-on experience in the sector. We pride ourselves on our deep understanding of evolving rural regulations and environmental schemes, enabling clients to adapt to industry changes while maximising income streams.Our commitment to practical, client-focused advice has been demonstrated through successful planning applications, grant acquisitions, and dispute resolutions across Worcestershire and the wider UK. By combining technical knowledge with strategic thinking, we empower landowners and farmers to achieve long-term sustainability and growth in an increasingly challenging agricultural landscape.
Services
Valuation Services
Planning Consultancy
Agricultural Grants
Farm Business Advice
Land Management
Expert Witness
Rural Finance
Countryside Stewardship
Agricultural Ties
Renewable Energy
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years' experience in rural property consultancy
- Our team includes chartered surveyors and planning experts
- We secure millions in agricultural grant funding annually
- Proven success in complex planning applications and appeals
- Nationwide service with local knowledge in Worcestershire
What people say
Excellent service
Knowledgeable team
Successful planning applications
Professional approach
Practical advice
Services
Agricultural Grants
We specialise in helping farmers and landowners access grant funding through schemes like Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive. Our team provides end-to-end support from eligibility assessment to application submission. With extensive knowledge of environmental schemes and capital grants, we help clients secure funding for projects ranging from habitat restoration to renewable energy installations.
Planning Consultancy
Our planning experts assist with applications for agricultural dwellings, change of use permissions, and development proposals. We prepare detailed planning statements and navigate local authority requirements to maximise approval chances. The service includes pre-application advice, appeal support, and condition removal strategies for existing properties.
Land Management
We offer comprehensive land and estate management covering valuations, boundary disputes, and rights of way issues. Our services include strategic asset reviews, compensation claims, and maximising property value through appropriate land use planning and grant funding opportunities.
Expert Witness
Our chartered surveyors provide expert witness services for rural property disputes, including boundary disagreements and valuation matters. We prepare detailed reports for court proceedings and act as single joint experts, combining technical expertise with legal compliance to support litigation processes.
Farm Business Advice
We offer strategic advice to improve farm business viability through financial health checks, succession planning, and diversification opportunities. Our services include contract farming agreements, resource efficiency analysis, and debt restructuring solutions tailored to the agricultural sector's unique challenges.
People
Andrew Troughton
Chartered Surveyor
With over 25 years' experience in rural property consultancy, Andrew specialises in agricultural valuations, planning applications, and grant funding. He leads our expert witness services and provides strategic advice to landowners across the UK.
Chris Ashley
Land Agent
Chris manages land and estate services with particular expertise in agricultural tenancies and rural finance. He has extensive experience in helping farmers access funding and navigate complex property transactions across the West Midlands.
Ellen Freeman
Planning Consultant
Ellen specialises in rural planning applications and agricultural tie removals. She has successfully secured planning permissions for farm dwellings and equestrian developments, combining technical knowledge with practical solutions for landowners.
Alex Stafford-Clark
Surveyor
Alex provides planning consultancy services with a focus on development opportunities and environmental scheme applications. He works closely with farmers to maximise property value through strategic land use planning.
Sam Carter
Chartered Surveyor
Sam specialises in rural valuations and agricultural finance. He assists clients with mortgage applications, property transactions, and business development strategies tailored to the farming sector's evolving needs.
Questions
What agricultural grant funding opportunities are currently available?
We help clients access schemes like Countryside Stewardship, Sustainable Farming Incentive, and Farming Equipment and Technology Fund. Our team provides tailored guidance on eligibility and application processes.
How can you assist with removing agricultural occupancy conditions?
We offer a two-step appraisal process to identify viable routes for removing agricultural ties, including marketing strategies and alternative planning approaches tailored to local policies.
Do you provide valuation services for rural properties?
Yes, we offer comprehensive valuation services for agricultural land, farm buildings, and rural estates, conducted by our RICS-accredited surveyors.
Can you help with farm business succession planning?
Our farm business advice includes succession planning, helping families transition land and assets while maintaining business viability and addressing tax implications.
What planning consultancy services do you offer?
We assist with all aspects of rural planning, including applications for agricultural dwellings, change of use permissions, and appeals against planning decisions.
Do you act as expert witnesses in rural property disputes?
Yes, our chartered surveyors provide expert witness services for boundary disputes, valuation disagreements, and agricultural tenancy matters, adhering to court guidelines.
