Planning Services

Comprehensive support for all aspects of planning, from applications to project management, ensuring your projects run smoothly and successfully.

Expert Guidance for All Your Planning Needs

Our Planning and Surveying Department has extensive experience, both within the local regions of Powys, Shropshire, Herefordshire and the West Midlands, and is able to provide advice on all aspects of your planning or building project.
We offer a comprehensive in-house architectural design service, and full project administration, ensuring your project is managed to suit your requirements from beginning to finish.

Our Services Includes

McCartneys LLP offers a comprehensive range of planning and building consultancy services, available to both private individuals and developers. 

Planning applications

Professional assistance in preparing and submitting planning applications to ensure approval success.

Listed Building and Conservation Area

Specialised services for managing projects within listed buildings and conservation areas, preserving historical integrity.

Agricultural Sector

Expert planning and surveying services tailored to the unique needs of the agricultural sector.

Change of use

Guidance and support for navigating change of use applications for various property types.

Planning appeals 

Strategic advice and representation for challenging planning decisions through appeals.

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Planning & Survey Experts

Introducing the McCartneys team.

Michael Edwards

Consultant

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Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards joined McCartneys as a pupil surveyor in July 1978, employed in the Surveying and Planning Department and progressed within the firm to become a partner in 1991. His professional qualifications include: – Chartered Building Surveyor, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building and a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents.

Originally based in the Ludlow office Michael moved to Kington in 1989 to develop the building surveying work in that area and to manage the residential and commercial departments.

Michael was born in the Welsh Borderland and has lived in the area throughout his life. Hobbies include all types of sport and he was actively involved in motocross riding for nearly 10 years when still at school. Now in later life Michael enjoys playing golf (although not very well!) and is a keen football fan, being a season ticket holder at Shrewsbury Town and is actively involved in supporting local sports clubs.

Qualifications
MRICS Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Building Surveying Faculty)

FCIOB Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Building

FNAEA Fellow of The National Association of Estate Agents

Independent and Joint Expert specialising in:
Building disputes
Building contractural disputes
Planning appeals
Planning public inquiries
Boundary disputes
Residential and commercial valuation resolution
Experience
35 years of relevant experience in planning and building related matters
Expert evidence presented in written reports and oral evidence given. Advice on dispute resolution and quantum schedules prepared for settlement
A guaranteed professional service from a Chartered Surveyor who has practised throughout his career in Mid Wales, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Geraint Jones

Partner and Chair of the Planning & Survey Department

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Geraint Jones

Geraint joined McCartneys LLP in June 2007 and currently undertakes professional work from the Welshpool, Newtown and Kington Offices.

Geraint is a graduate of the John Moores University of Liverpool with a degree in Building Surveying, a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). Geraint is also fully qualified to undertake Domestic Energy Assessments and level 3 Commercial Energy Assessments.

Geraint began his surveying career working for RW Solutions in Liverpool undertaking a wide range of Building Surveying matters and specialising in dilapidations. In June 2007 Geraint joined McCartneys as part of the Planning and Survey Department in Kington and has since specialised in all things Building Surveying on residential, commercial and agricultural matters. His other specialisms include Planning Matters, Building Regulations, Domestic and Commercial Energy Assessments and Land surveys.

Geraint is a local lad and is a farmer’s son from Tregynon, where he enjoys helping out on the farm.

Matthew Evans

Planning Consultant

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Matthew Evans

Matthew joined McCartneys in September 2023 as a Planning Consultant. He graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in Building Surveying and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

With over 20 years of experience, he has a wealth of knowledge on all matters relating to core planning work, Architectural Design, Building Regulations, Contract Administration and Project Management in the residential, agricultural and commercial sectors.

Based in the Welshpool office, Matthew covers Mid Wales, Shropshire, Herefordshire and beyond.

Kofi Davies

Graduate Building Surveyor

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Farming Equipment & Technology Fund

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The Beech Monthly Collective Sale

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Rural Matters Issue 58

The agricultural land market has remained relatively resilient, supported by a combination of long-term investment demand, limited supply of quality land, and the continued importance of land as a strategic and income-producing asset… To continue reading the Rural Matters Issue 58, please click below. Rural Matters Issue 58    

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Charity Raffle

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Supporting RABI & The Addington Fund This Year   We’re proud to announce that for 2026, McCartneys will be supporting two incredible charities at the heart of our rural community: RABI Addington Fund Both organisations provide vital support to farming people and families during times of hardship — from financial and emotional guidance to disaster […]

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The Portcullis Auction Room – February Sale

The Portcullis Auction Room looks forward to welcoming you to our February sale on Thursday 19th February at 11am. Viewing for the sale is as follows: 17th February 2pm to 5pm 18th February 9am to 5pm 19th February 9am to start of sale at 11am Call us on 01584 878822 for further information or CLICK […]

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Sustainable Farming Scheme

Important dates to note! For more information and assistance please contact: Knighton Office: 01547 528621 Kington Office: 01544 230316 Welshpool Office: 01938 531000 Hay on Wye Office: 01497 820778 Brecon Office: 01874 610990    

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