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BARN CONVERSIONS
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BARN CONVERSIONS
A sensitive barn conversion architect can transform and reinvigorate an historic structure. Our considerable experience in this area means that we know how to highlight the important historic details of your building, utilise and feature the voluminous spaces and dramatic interior heights, bring out the detail of raw materials such as brick, flint and oak in order to create stunning, individual and slightly quirky interior spaces.
We like to work closely with you to ensure we understand your needs, aspirations, and budget so that we can deliver you a design that not only meets your expectations, but also retains the integrity of the building’s essential ‘barn‘ appearance so that it remains in keeping with its rural setting in line with rural planning and listed building consent guidance.
Our company has well established, good working relationships with local planners which means that we are well placed to put forward designs that should meet the demands of the various local authorities. However, we can carry out a planning appraisal to discover whether your proposed plans will be able to meet the local planning regulations before you make any significant financial outlay. We also utilsie architectural visualisation in pour prohjejcts to showcase your project and let you see it in 3-d format.
At En-Plan, we know there are few people who wish to live without the convenience of modern life! We are skilled in applying new technology to a design, as well as advances in insulation and heating systems whilst ensuring the essential simplicity of the original structure is respected. We can provide this detail at the building regulations stage so as to provide the technical building guidance for the project.
If you wish, we can recommend builders who are familiar with working on barn conversions as well as suggest and source reclaimed materials or contemporary materials that are in keeping with the age of the building.
Converting an old barn can represent a significant investment on your part, it is important therefore that the design and refurbishment will stand the test of time. At En-Plan, we aspire to guide you towards a sensitive design that will remain contemporary and attractive to any potential investor in the future by utilisng both our Planning Consultancy skills and our in house architectural services.
So if you are looking for assistance with your barn conversion property devlopement project please contact us today. Please also see two examples below of successful barn conversion projects.
Project: Erection of single storey side extension and extension to existing timber framed garage at 3 Oak Farm Barns
This project gained planning approval and listed building consent for anextension to an existing barn. The proposed scale, design and appearance of the extension to the dwelling and the car port will respect the existing character of the dwelling and will not result in visual impact or cause any detrimental impact on neighbouring properties. Therefore the proposal is in accordance with the NPPF and Core Strategy policies CS5, CS6, CS17, and Samdev Policies MD2, MD12 and MD13 of the Shropshire LDF.
Poject: Lammas Barns - Erection of single storey rear extension
For this bespoke extension we initially receieved refusal from Telford & Wrekin Council. We did however Appeal against the refusal to the Planning Inspectorate as we felt the Plannig Departnnt had not considerd the design or the location of it correctly.
The Appeal was allowed and the approved scheme allowed or a a new ground fkoor rear kitchen extension with a full height glazed feature to mimmick the hay loft gable feature found on many traiditionaI conclude that the proposed development would be acceptable in character and appearance terms and would not conflict with the character, appearance, design and conservation requirements of policies BE1 and BE2 of the Telford and Wrekin Local Plan 2011-2031 and chapters 12 and 16 of the Framework.barns.
