Barn conversions are some of the most rewarding forms of rural development, but also some of the most complex. In 2025, with material and labour costs continuing to rise, and construction costs expected to continue to increase by 14% from Q2 2025 to Q2 2030 according to the BCIS, avoiding cost creep has never been […]
Pitchcott Farm – Courtyard Redevelopment Redeveloping a redundant Victorian courtyard into a multifaceted rural hub centred around nature connectivity, education, and wellbeing. Project Particulars Client: Private Landowner Location: Buckinghamshire Pitchcott Farm is a 160-acre grassland holding in Buckinghamshire with a disused Victorian stable yard and two adjacent concrete-framed agricultural buildings. Whislt historically, the business has […]
At Dudley Peverill Associates, we often meet landowners and farmers who know their agricultural buildings are underutilised, but don’t know how to unlock their value. Changing the use of redundant farm buildings can feel like an impossible task when faced with financial or planning challenges and unknowns. Are Your Buildings Working Hard Enough? If you […]
The insights from the Tees Solicitors Farm Survey 2025 powerfully underline two critical trends we actively support: the proactive pursuit of professional advice and the strategic embrace of diverse income streams. The survey clearly shows that larger farms are significantly more forward-thinking in seeking professional compliance advice. Beyond general agronomy, a higher proportion of large farms […]
Yew Tree Farm Holistic Farm Remodelling Project Remodelling a flood-prone, intensive pig farm into a flood-resilient, biodiverse nature retreat. Project Particulars: Client: Private LandownerLocation: HerefordshireYew Tree Farm comprises approximately 30 acres of permanent and temporary pasture, with a principal farmyard consisting of a number of redundant farm buildings historically used for pig and poultry operations. Services […]
AEDDA’S Farm Distillery Location Buckinghamshire Project Team Project Manager: DPA – Alexander Moss Planning Consultant – Edgars Transport Consultant – Paul Basham Associates Principal Contractor – Grayswood Construction Ltd Ecologist – Bernwood Ecology Designers – Peak Building Consultants Distillery Consultant – Malvern Spirits Electrical Contractor – DP Electrical Ltd Vision and Objectives Adstockfields Farm, located […]
Strategic New Farm Access Unlocks Diversification Opportunities When Dudley Peverill first began work for a client in Nottinghamshire, it was clear there was an aspiration and opportunity to expand and embellish the diversified enterprises on site. The Farm business boasts several commercially let buildings near and around a central courtyard. Tenant businesses occupy the buildings […]
Yew Tree Farm Holistic Farm Remodelling Project Our work doesn’t always solely consist of the development of income-generating assets or enterprises. Holistic estate strategies must remain cognisant that the owners often reside on-farm, as well as other residents. Maintaining or enriching the amenity value of a farm or estate is a must for many of […]
Agricultural Building to Commercial Use – Class R Many farms have outdated, redundant or underutilised agricultural buildings due to changing circumstances or modernisation of machinery. These buildings are often a farmers first consideration towards asset diversification. Often, the physical conversion of agricultural buildings to suit commercial use is considered unexpected. As such, the conversion of […]
Crendon Barn – Commercial Refurbishment One of our clients had a dilapidated, poorly utilised Crendon barn, historically used for hay and straw storage. This building was quickly identified as an opportunity to expand their commercial lettings enterprise and generate further income. Due to Covid-19 and associated increases in material prices, it was found that the […]
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