Business Details
21 Years
experience
Professional Chartered Surveyors in North Yorkshire
Established in 2005 by Chris Windle, Michael Beech, and Adam Winthrop, W B W Surveyors has grown from a small team of five to a dedicated workforce of 24 professionals serving rural, commercial, and residential property sectors. Our commitment to delivering first-class service is underpinned by transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to regulatory standards set by professional bodies like RICS. We prioritise building long-term relationships with clients and collaborating with professional advisors to provide holistic solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. With a focus on continuous development, we foster a positive working environment where our team can realise their full potential. Our multidisciplinary approach combines expertise in chartered surveying, planning consultancy, and agricultural advisory services to maximise value for clients across the North of England.We maintain rigorous compliance with industry regulations while offering pragmatic advice on property transactions, planning applications, and agricultural subsidies. Our team's collective experience spans decades, including roles in local authorities, renewable energy projects, and rural enterprise management. We pride ourselves on being our clients' first point of contact, ensuring timely and reliable support for complex property and planning challenges. Our services extend to environmental stewardship schemes, property valuations, and expert witness reports, reflecting our comprehensive understanding of the property lifecycle. Backed by accreditations such as RICS regulation, we remain dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client satisfaction.
Services
Chartered Surveying
Planning Consultancy
Agricultural Consultancy
Property Management
Environmental Stewardship
Land Valuations
Development Advice
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in rural property and planning consultancy
- Our RICS-regulated team provides independent, expert advice on property transactions
- We offer comprehensive support for agricultural subsidies and environmental schemes
- Our collaborative approach integrates planning, surveying, and agricultural expertise
- We maintain strict compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements
Associations and certifications
- RICS
Services
Chartered Surveying
Our RICS-registered surveyors provide comprehensive property valuations, condition reports, and expert witness services for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. We specialise in boundary disputes, lease extensions, and dilapidation assessments. Our team delivers accurate, legally compliant reports for mortgage purposes, probate, and property litigation.
Planning Consultancy
We offer end-to-end planning support including application preparation, appeal representation, and enforcement dispute resolution. Our planners have expertise in agricultural developments, renewable energy projects, and residential conversions. We provide strategic advice on permitted development rights and environmental impact assessments.
Agricultural Consultancy
Our specialists advise on BPS applications, environmental stewardship schemes, and agricultural tenancies. We assist with farm business transfers, diversification strategies, and grant funding applications. The team provides expert guidance on regulatory compliance and land management practices.
Property Management
We manage residential, commercial, and agricultural property lettings with tailored services for landlords and tenants. Our services include lease negotiations, rent reviews, and property marketing. We specialise in farm business tenancies and grazing agreements across the North of England.
Environmental Stewardship
As the UK's largest single-office firm for BPS applications, we handle all aspects of environmental grants and subsidies. Our team assists with scheme eligibility, application preparation, and compliance monitoring for agricultural stewardship programmes and sustainable farming initiatives.
People
Chris Windle
Director
Co-founder with extensive expertise in rural property transactions and agricultural planning. Specialises in finding practical solutions for landowners and rural businesses through strategic negotiations and development advice.
Michael Beech
Consultant Surveyor
RICS-registered valuer with over 35 years' experience in property valuation and dispute resolution. Provides expert witness reports and commercial property advice, combining technical knowledge with practical market insights.
Gemma Kennedy
Planner
Chartered Town Planner with 15 years' experience in local authority and consultancy roles. Specialises in complex planning applications, appeals, and enforcement cases, offering strategic advice to maximise development opportunities.
Peter Williams
Director
Agricultural planning specialist with expertise in renewable energy projects and biodiversity net gain. Advises on rural development strategies and has extensive experience in negotiating with utilities companies and local authorities.
Ian Swain
Director
Former Development Control Manager with 20+ years' planning authority experience. Provides expert guidance on residential, tourism, and agricultural developments, specialising in navigating complex planning regulations and enforcement matters.
Questions
What areas do WBW Surveyors cover?
We operate throughout the North of England, with particular expertise in North Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cumbria. Our services extend to rural, commercial, and residential properties across these regions.
Are WBW Surveyors qualified professionals?
Yes, our team includes RICS-registered chartered surveyors, chartered town planners, and agricultural consultants with decades of combined experience in property and planning matters.
Can you help with agricultural subsidy applications?
We specialise in BPS applications, environmental stewardship schemes, and sustainable farming grants. Our team provides end-to-end support from eligibility assessment to application submission.
What planning services do you offer?
We handle planning applications, appeals, enforcement disputes, and pre-application consultations. Our planners have particular expertise in agricultural developments, renewable energy projects, and residential conversions.
Reviews (5)
Ali Quinn
Dec 20, 2021
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Michael is the best employee you have! He just saved me from the wet and cold. I just finished a night shift got home and locked out with no way of getting my partner's key. Heading back in to another night shift later tonight, I need to sleep. He got me the help I needed in lightning speed fast ime. Was respectful and calmed me down (I was quite panicked and upset.) he did all of this with updates on how long he be and all on Christmas Eve turning up with the best Christmas hat on I ever seen! He needs a rase! Merry Christmas, thank you so much! Made my Christmas!
Rebecca Thompson
Feb 22, 2021
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AVOID!!! Nightmare estate agents/ landlord, they have certain rules for some tenants and other rules and regulations for others. Getting bond back off them, hard, as they say they need to deep clean and carpet clean whole house after every tenant leaves and take it out of your bond. The consultants at WBW are arrogant bullies. AVOID WBW AT ALL COSTS OR YOU WILL FIND OUT IT WORST DECISION YOU EVERY MADE!!! Take this seriously as not lying, tried to destroy my and my daughter lifes, during lockdown, even though monthly rent was paid a day in advance every month
W. Smith
Dec 25, 2019
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I have used WBW twice; once bidding for a property and once applying for planning permission. On both occasions I found all their staff to be very professional and understanding of my requirements. Excellent value for money and supported me through the process from start to finish. Thank you WBW!
Lawrence Yates
Sep 14, 2019
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We used Windle Beech for a house renovation back in 2016, they carried out a site survey, attended site meetings to measure the building and provided advice. They then went ahead instructing their Architect on how to carry out the conversion by producing plans. We were issued with our first bill that paid for the site meetings & advice which we happily paid. 6 Months later we were issued with drawings & a second bill, the drawings & architecture were terrible and that of an in-experienced architect which they admitted & apologized for. Upon discussion we found out Windle Beech had out-sourced to
Baffles Dog
Jun 20, 2018
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Helpful. Professional and always up to the minute on their advise. They were a huge help in getting planning permission and on the relevant grants we could apply for starting a new business on the farm. Top class service. Thank you.
