Business Details
29 Years
experience
Chartered Surveyors & Rural Planning Experts in Kent
Established in 1997, we are an independent firm of Chartered Surveyors based in rural Kent, offering expert land and property advice across Kent and East Sussex. Our team of ten dedicated professionals combines third-generation farming heritage with technical expertise to deliver surveying, architectural design, and planning consultancy services. With a focus on rural and agricultural projects, we provide tailored solutions for clients ranging from individual homeowners to large farming estates. Our services span the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept and detailed measured surveys to planning applications, building regulations, and project management. Sustainability is central to our approach, integrating renewable energy and eco-friendly practices into all our designs.We pride ourselves on balancing the scale to handle diverse projects with the personal care to prioritise every client's unique needs. Our expertise in navigating complex planning systems has secured approvals for listed building conversions, agricultural developments, and bespoke residential projects. As a family-run business rooted in rural Kent, we maintain deep local knowledge while adhering to the highest professional standards through RICS accreditation. Our commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility has made us a trusted partner for property projects requiring specialist rural expertise.
Services
Planning Services
Surveying
Rural Design
Architectural Design
Agricultural Building Design
Equestrian Design
Planning Appeals
Measured Surveys
Project Management
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years' experience in rural property consultancy
- Our team combines farming heritage with technical surveying expertise
- We prioritise sustainable design practices in all projects
- We offer complete project management from survey to completion
- Our directors hold MRICS and MRAC professional accreditations
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Exceptional
Polite, professional
First rate bespoke advice
Brilliant service
Amazing job
Services
Planning Services
We guide clients through all planning application processes including listed buildings, permitted development, and appeals. Our expertise covers householder extensions, agricultural conversions, and large-scale rural developments. With deep local authority knowledge, we secure approvals for complex projects while maintaining compliance with conservation and environmental regulations.
Surveying
Our RICS-accredited surveyors conduct detailed topographical, measured building, and land surveys using satellite-linked equipment. We specialise in agricultural land assessments, building pathology reports, and condition surveys for residential and commercial properties across Kent and East Sussex.
Rural Design
We create bespoke designs for agricultural buildings, equestrian facilities, and farm diversification projects. Our team combines practical farming knowledge with architectural expertise to deliver functional, sustainable solutions that meet planning requirements while enhancing rural enterprises.
Architectural Design
From single-storey extensions to new build housing developments, we provide full architectural services. Our designs balance aesthetic appeal with regulatory compliance, specialising in listed building modifications and sustainable construction methods that integrate renewable energy technologies.
Agricultural Building Design
We design agricultural buildings including livestock housing, storage facilities, and processing units. Our solutions optimise functionality while meeting planning requirements, with expertise in converting redundant farm buildings into residential or commercial spaces through permitted development routes.
People
Helen N. Whitehead
Managing Director & Founder
BSc(Hons), PGDipREM, MRAC, MRICS. Helen leads Price Whitehead with her farming background and passion for sustainable design. She ensures every project balances environmental responsibility with practical rural needs while maintaining RICS standards.
Bruce Whitehead
Director
BSc(Hons) MRAC. Bruce applies his dual expertise in agriculture and construction to deliver practical rural solutions. With decades of farming experience, he specialises in technical surveying and land management for complex rural development projects.
Holly Cavill
Associate Director
HNC in Construction (Distinction), ACIAT. Holly leads design projects with her background in architectural interiors. She combines creative design skills with technical surveying expertise to deliver innovative rural building solutions across Kent and East Sussex.
Nicola Sapsford
Designer & Technical Surveyor
ACIAT BA Hons. Nicola specialises in topographical surveys and sustainable design. As the firm's environmental expert, she ensures all projects incorporate eco-friendly materials and renewable energy solutions aligned with rural contexts.
Ching-Yu Liao
Town Planner
BSc Urban Development & MSc Spatial Planning. Ching-Yu manages planning applications with her international planning expertise. She focuses on achieving optimal outcomes for rural developments while navigating complex local authority requirements.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Kent and East Sussex, with particular expertise in rural projects requiring agricultural, equestrian, or conservation-focused solutions.
Can you help with agricultural building conversions?
Yes, we specialise in converting farm buildings to residential/commercial use through Class Q permitted development routes, with extensive experience in securing planning approvals.
Do you handle listed building projects?
Yes, our team has significant experience preparing sensitive modifications and extensions to listed buildings while maintaining historical integrity and meeting planning requirements.
How do you incorporate sustainability?
We integrate renewable energy systems, water catchment solutions, and eco-friendly materials into all designs, prioritising minimal environmental impact without compromising functionality.
What planning services do you offer?
We handle all planning aspects including pre-application advice, full/limited applications, appeals, and lawful development certificates for residential, commercial, and agricultural projects.
