Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Rural Business Consultancy in Hartfield
We are a rural business consultancy dedicated to providing high-quality advice to clients across Southern England. Established in 2004, our expertise spans farm and estate management, ecological assessments, and property development. Our team combines local knowledge with national and global perspectives to deliver innovative solutions tailored to our clients' needs. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in unlocking the full potential of land and property assets through strategic planning and practical guidance. Our services include grants and subsidies advice, biodiversity net gain assessments, and natural capital management.We serve a diverse clientele, from family farms to international investors, ensuring their businesses thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our client-centric approach, blending traditional values with modern methodologies. We pride ourselves on our team of chartered surveyors, valuers, and environmental specialists who provide expert support across all aspects of land and property management. Our 20th anniversary in 2024 marked a milestone in our journey as a modern, first-class land and property management company.
Services
Farm Management
Estate Planning
Ecological Assessments
Biodiversity Net Gain
Property Development
Land Sales
Viticulture Consultancy
Natural Capital
Grant Applications
Woodland Management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in rural business consultancy.
- Our team includes chartered surveyors, valuers, and environmental specialists.
- We provide innovative solutions combining traditional values with modern methodologies.
- We serve diverse clients from family farms to international investors.
- Our local knowledge is complemented by national and global connections.
What people say
Expertise has been invaluable
Dealt with quickly and efficiently
Modern first-class management company
Specialist knowledge of legislation
Invaluable over 15 years
Services
Farm Management
We provide technical farm management services to optimise productivity and sustainability. Our team offers strategic advice on diversification, succession planning, and grant applications. With decades of experience, we help farmers navigate regulatory requirements and market challenges while maximising asset value.
Biodiversity Net Gain
Our BNG specialists advise landowners and developers on compliance with environmental regulations. We design and implement biodiversity enhancement strategies that meet planning requirements while creating long-term ecological value. Services include habitat assessments, mitigation plans, and monitoring frameworks for sustainable development.
Estate Planning
We offer comprehensive estate planning services to protect and grow property assets. Our expertise includes succession planning, tax-efficient structures, and land diversification strategies. We combine traditional land agency skills with modern financial planning to ensure estates remain viable for future generations.
Natural Capital
Our natural capital consultants help landowners monetise ecosystem services through carbon credits and biodiversity offsets. We assess land potential for environmental markets, develop monetisation strategies, and facilitate transactions that align conservation goals with financial returns for property owners.
Property Development
We support property development projects from feasibility studies to completion. Our services include planning applications, ecological assessments, and project management. We specialise in balancing development needs with environmental protection to deliver sustainable, profitable outcomes for landowners and developers.
People
Mark Weaver
Managing Director
With over 40 years' experience in rural consultancy, Mark specialises in farm and estate management. He founded CLM in 2004 and leads strategic direction, combining deep industry knowledge with practical solutions for landowners.
Anthony Weston
Director
Leading our environmental team, Anthony specialises in ecological assessments and biodiversity net gain. With expertise in Environmental Stewardship schemes, he helps clients meet planning requirements while enhancing natural habitats across development projects.
Nic Burchell
Director
As a chartered land agent, Nic provides expert advice on property transactions and estate management. With 25+ years' experience, he specialises in rural property valuations, land acquisitions, and strategic asset management solutions.
Kevin Jay
Director
MCIEEM-qualified ecologist Kevin leads environmental consultancy services. He specialises in protected species surveys, habitat management plans, and BNG assessments, ensuring clients achieve regulatory compliance while maintaining ecological integrity.
Jonathan Morris
Land Agent
MRICS-qualified Jonathan provides valuation and property management services. With expertise in rural land markets, he advises on asset optimisation, tenancy agreements, and development opportunities for agricultural and commercial properties.
Questions
What rural consultancy services do you offer?
We provide farm management, estate planning, ecological assessments, biodiversity net gain advice, and property development consultancy across Southern England.
Which areas do you cover?
Our services span East Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Yorkshire, Midlands, Eastern Counties, and South East England.
How experienced is your team?
Our consultants have 20-40 years' experience in rural management, including chartered surveyors, ecologists, and land agents.
Do you handle environmental regulations?
Yes, we specialise in biodiversity net gain assessments, ecological surveys, and compliance strategies for land development projects.
What client accreditations do you have?
We maintain Client Money Protection and work with professional bodies including RICS and CIEEM.
