Long-established property and auctioneering business Cheffins has announced the acquisition of PlanSurv, an independent planning firm based in Ely.

The Cambridgeshire-based business, which has a global reputation in fine arts, turned its focus on estate agency in 2017, and since gone in to sell a number of properties in the east of England.

Adam Tuck, director of PlanSurv, will join the Cheffins Partnership. All six staff from PlanSurv will remain at their current premises on Broad Street in Ely.

Managing director, Philip Woolner, commented: “This is a strategic acquisition for Cheffins which will significantly boost our long-term growth ambitions. PlanSurv’s values-led approach to business and focus on quality advice and exceptional service is exactly what we’ve been looking for and is an excellent fit for Cheffins.

“Clients will benefit from the combined professional planning expertise and extensive knowledge base as well as our ability to offer practical and forward-thinking solutions across the full spectrum of planning matters.”

“Our clients will now benefit from access to the full spectrum of professional expertise within Cheffins including commercial, development and rural consultancy advice, as and when they require it,” said Tuck.