BARN CONVERSIONS

Are you look to convert your barn into your home? This is an increasingly popular development on one that we are able to assist you with.

Agricultural Barns come in all shapes and sizes that often fall into disrepair being no longer require within a modern farming operation.

It is often the case that these Barns are suitable for conversion into dwellings. Confusingly this can be achieved through a number of methods within the planning system depending on the end use.

I CAN LIVE IN A BARN?

“A truly unique and inspiring home…”

Once converted a Barn can be considered as a fully compliant residential dwelling that can be utilised and mortgaged like an other home, difference being no Barns are a like and all have loads of intriguing quirks.

Barns can also be utilised as ancillary accommodation or holiday lets to best suit your requirements.

As you will often be restricted by planning to extend the footprint and it is key to the success of the conversion to ensure all of the space is used in the most efficient manner.

Barn Conversions often incorporated vaulted roofs and unique features that are just not found in most other developments.

We always enjoy working with our clients in developing these buildings into stunning pieces of architecture and more importantly into family homes.

WHAT IS CLASS Q?

“A barn conversion that doesn’t need full planning…”

‘Class Q’ is a sub-section of the General Permitted Development Order that allows for the conversion of agricultural buildings to dwellings (up to 5 units) via a prior approval application to the local authority (providing a barn is not within any of the protected land designations i.e. Conservations Areas, World Heritage Sites or Area’s of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

The prior approval process assesses highways, noise, contamination, flood risk, location and scope of building work to assess if the proposal meets the legislation within GDPO.

Broadly this requires any building to be of a sound construction and capable of conversion without the need to major re-building works (often a structural engineers report is required).

Extensions to the existing built form are not permitted under a Class Q although are possible via a further application or by initially applying for full planning permission (below).

FULL PLANNING PERMISSION

“Approaching the planners…”

In some cases a full planning application for the conversion of a barn although the success of this relies on your own local authority planning policies.

We have a wealth of experience in submitting and managing these applications over the years with great success.

Via this route we are able to undertake more significant construction works although still need to demonstrate that the existing building is suitable for conversion

By their nature every Barn development is different, if you have a Barn you are considering converting, please give us a call to see how we can help.

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Recent Projects

Converted listed barn with black windows and doors

Barn Conversion – Cardinham

This project involved the transformation of a derelict Grade II listed cottage with attached stables. The cottage was sensitively refurbished whilst retain its historic charm and the adjoining stable…

Converted Barn into One Bedroom Holiday Let

Barn Conversion – Bodmin Moor

At A & K Architectural Services, we took on the rewarding challenge of restoring a derelict barn on Bodmin Moor, creating a charming one-bedroom holiday let. With careful consideration, our skill…

Barn Extension – Saltash

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