Leisure and Tourism Diversification

Many farmers and landowners have realised the benefits of diversifying from farming to leisure and tourism business uses. These projects can introduce a new revenue stream and our team can help you to maximise the potential of your land or estate.

We can advise on a wide range of leisure and tourism attractions, from theme parks, farm parks and safari parks, to visitor centres and heritage sites, to farmhouse accommodation and glamping sites.

We offer our clients involvement in every stage of the project and can advise on planning policy and legislation, valuations for funding purposes and grant aid.

Why choose Davies & Co?

Davies & Co. is a sponsor of National Farm Attractions Network and has an outstanding reputation in the UK when it comes to leisure and tourism. Our experience in leisure and tourism attractions has helped our clients to create successful businesses and maximise their assets.

Professional services include advice on:

Preparation of planning, design and access statements, and supporting plans
Co-ordinating and managing specialist advisors to secure structural surveys, transportation assessments, protected species and ecological reports, and visual impact assessments
Planning applications for new buildings, change of use, conversions, new land uses, and temporary planning
Permitted development rights applications for change of use to farm buildings
Making representations to local councillors and parish councils
Identifying localised competitive facilities
Feasibility studies and grant aid applications
Valuations for financial funding and business rates
Business rates appeals

Testimonials

“Barry has supported us at Cockfields for a number of years now and has helped us tremendously on several occasions. The advice given has been invaluable and has reduced our Rateable Value by 43%. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending him.”
David Mort – Cockfields Farm Park, Oldham

“Davies & Co. assisted me with a business rates assessment. I found Barry to be both personable and professional, and I would not hesitate to recommend Davies & Co. to anyone.”
Lucy Clive – Church Farm, Stadhampton, Oxfordshire

“Davies and Co. dealt with my recent rating valuation very professionally. Barry has an in-depth understanding of the industry and was able to give an insight into the type of valuation to expect and how to achieve this. He often spent time out of hours discussing the case both with me and the valuation officer. This led to a successful outcome and I would thoroughly recommend his services.”
Colin Evans – Cantref Adventure Farm and Riding Centre, Brecon, Wales

“Barry Davies advised me on business rates for my farm attraction – he is very knowledgeable in this field and he negotiated the rating valuation down to an acceptable figure.”
Rhys Edwards – Cefn Mably Farm Park, Newport, Wales

“The Valuation Office visited our Children's Farm and massively increased the Rateable Value from 2010. Davies & Co submitted an appeal and negotiated a 40% reduction, which we were very pleased with.”
Joan Rawlins – Ash End Children's Farm, Staffordshire

“The Scottish Assessors increased our Rateable Value for both 2010 and 2017. As a result of Davies & Co appealing, our 2017 RV was reduced by £8,000, minimising our rates liability over the next five years.”
George Hogg – Wynford Farms, Aberdeen

“Thanks to Davies & Co.’s advice, time, and effort on our behalf, our rateable value did not increase, and we have just received a nil invoice. Thank you most sincerely.”
Sue Heseltine – Hesketh Farm Park, Bolton Abbey, Skipton

“Barry’s speedy approach and professional knowledge meant we achieved the desired outcome. Our Rateable Value remained at £4500, when it could have been increased to £17,500- £20,000.”
Rosemary Brown – Bluebell Dairy, Brunsford Farm, Nr Derby

“Our Rateable Value came down from £16,750 to £5,000 a 70% reduction, back to 1 April 2017. Barry’s service was speedy and very effective; therefore, I have no hesitation in recommending him to other attractions or leisure businesses wanting a reduction in their Rateable Value.”
JOHN MCCUTCHAN - ARLINGTON BLUEBELL WALK & FARM TRAILS, EAST SUSSEX

“Davies & Co. has been exemplary in supporting us through the complexity that is the Valuation Office Agency’s labyrinthine process for determining your business rate valuation. Glamping remains an unknown sector to the valuers so the likelihood of misjudgement is exceptionally high. Their knowledge of the system in invaluable, and once appointed as agent they were successful in getting a beneficial revaluation. We cannot recommend them too highly.”
SARAH & CHRISTOPHER BROADBENT - SWALLOWTAIL HILL LTD, BECKLEY, EAST SUSSEX