Chartered architects
Planning and development advice
That ‘worthless’ piece of land might be your best asset. We can show you why.
How we can help you
Your land is worth more than you think
Another developer has just offered you peanuts for your land. The estate agent shrugged and said it’s not worth developing. Maybe you’ve been told that paddock, old barn or garden plot is essentially worthless. They’re probably wrong.
Most people see land at face value. We see what it could become. Our development consultancy combines deep planning knowledge with hard commercial reality to unlock opportunities others completely miss. Whether you’re a farmer with redundant buildings, a landowner sitting on untapped potential or someone dreaming of a self-build plot, we find the hidden value.
The difference? We won’t just tell you what’s theoretically possible. We’ll show you what’s commercially viable, achievable and worth pursuing.
Your ‘undevelopable’ site might just need the right strategy. That’s exactly what we provide.
Our planning and development advice service
How we unlock your land’s potential
Smart development isn’t about wishful thinking. It’s about taking a deep dive into your vision to reveal the genuine opportunities and avoid the expensive mistakes. Here’s what we can help you with:
Site identification and assessment
We see potential where others see problems. Our assessments dig deeper than desktop studies, examining planning history, local politics and market dynamics. We’ll tell you honestly whether your site is a hidden gem or genuinely challenging. No rose-tinted glasses, just clear-eyed analysis.
Development strategy
Great ideas need viable schemes. We create development strategies that balance what you want with what planners will approve and buyers will purchase. From housing numbers to design approach, we build proposals that work commercially and politically. Dreams are free. Our strategies actually make money.
Cost and viability
Nothing kills developments faster than fantasy budgets. Our build cost estimates and viability assessments use real contractor prices, not optimistic guesswork. We’ll show you the true development costs, realistic sales values and genuine profit margins. Banks appreciate the honesty. So will you.
Market positioning
Beautiful developments still need buyers. We connect you with agents who understand quality and buyers who’ll pay for it. Our market intelligence ensures your development appeals to the right audience at the right price. Because the best scheme means nothing if it doesn’t sell, right?
Working with Boughton & Butler and especially Dan Stiff was one of the best decisions we made. Dan blends visionary creativity with calm precision, making the entire process feel effortless. He listened intently, challenged thoughtfully, and delivered a design that’s not only beautiful but perfectly aligned with how we live. Exceptionally talented, deeply professional and an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish.
Ron Probert
Why choose Boughton Butler?
What this means for your project
Our integrated approach means you’re not juggling multiple consultants with conflicting advice. Instead, you get joined-up thinking that turns challenging sites into successful developments. The benefits of working with us include:
- Hidden value – We find potential others completely miss or ignore
- Less risk – Discover potential problems before they become expensive surprises or disasters
- Realistic budgets – Accurate costs prevent nasty surprises and protect your profits
- Market intelligence – Understand what actually sells locally, rather than assuming what will
- Planning knowledge – Our chartered in-house expertise speeds everything up and reduces your costs
- Exit strategies – Explore multiple routes to realise value from your site, from direct sales to joint ventures
Get in touch
Your land. Your future.
Fed up with lowball offers or being told your land’s worthless? We’ll give you an honest assessment of what’s really possible and the smartest way to achieve it.
