Rachel Lightfoot heads the team, assisted by town planners Kayleigh Lancaster and Naomi Howard.

“We help clients to navigate the complexities of planning rules and regulations, and work on housing schemes and with local authorities and private clients,” said Rachel.

“We try to eliminate the stress for a client going through the planning process, keeping them up to date and tackling any issues that may arise.”

The team has a good mix of skills and experience with newest member Naomi a graduate who is being moulded by the ethos of PFK.

“It is important that both we and the client go into the planning process with eyes open so there are no surprises,” Rachel added.

“Nothing is too big or too small for us to handle. From advice and applications to appeals, let us guide you through the planning process.”

Contact details: tel. 01768 890140, planning@pfk.co.uk

Land and property our business

Guiding the farming and rural community through a comprehensive range of professional land and property services is one of the main aims of PFK’s Land Agency team.

It is headed by David Stout, assisted by Jo Edwards, Janet Flintoft and Guy Heelis.

Graduate surveyor Abigail Wass joined the team this year.

David said: “A land agent has the ability to influence existing and prospective clients.

“We offer good advice in all aspects of land and property and manage everything related to land and property from start to finish.”

Core services delivered by the Land Agency division of PFK are estate management; agricultural estates, farmland and minerals; valuations; sales and lettings; compulsory purchase schemes; renewables; grants and Government schemes; shooting and fishing; interaction with lawyers and accountants for tax planning and ownership issues; general business management.

“ We have a sound reputation, good local knowledge, expertise and are focused on the quality of our service and the satisfaction of the client,” David added.

“We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of professional property services for the farming and rural community.”

Contact details: tel, 01768 866611, landagency@pfk.co.uk