BARN CONVERSION APPROVED.
WYMONDHAM, NORFOLK.
Bucks Lane Barn, Bucks Lane, Wicklewood, Norfolk.
En-Plan were approached to act as the Planning & Architectural Consultants for a a revised barn conversion application at Bucks Lane Barn near Wymondham. EN-PLAN were able to secure a new conversion which saw a much improved layout, increased floorpsace and an additional bedrooms which added value straight away. We have worked alongsde the applicants and revised the design where necessary and more recently revised the garage design to meet the applicants requirements.
En-Plan were able to demonstrate that the new barn would have no negative imapcts on highways and access in the locality be providing the required parking and trurning areas required for a proeprty of thsi nature. In conjunction with the applicant s and South Norfolk Council Planning Department En-Plan gained permission for the following planning applications:
Barn Off Buck's Lane Wicklewood Norfolk
Ref. No: 2014/1908 | Received: Sun 14 Sep 2014 | Validated: Thu 02 Oct 2014 | Status: Decided
Variation of Condition 2 of 2014/1908 - Changes to roof pitch, window layout and garage design
Bucks Lane Barn Buck's Lane Wicklewood NR18 9BL
Ref. No: 2018/0745 | Received: Mon 02 Apr 2018 | Valid
ated: Fri 06 Apr 2018 | Status: Decided
The conversion project and new extensions have now been conpleted and have receievd approval by building control. Since this stage of the developemnt En-Plan have added additional extensions in the form of a utility extension and canopy, and additional housing for an air source heat pump.
Useful Information on Barn Conversions.
Changes to Permitted Development (PD) Rights introduced in early April 2014 have transformed the landscape for anyone wishing to undertake a barn conversion in England (not applicable to the rest of the United Kingdom as it currently stands).
Further amendments took effect on 6 April 2018, including the allowance of up to five new homes to be created from existing agricultural buildings rather than the previous maximum of three.
What has Changed?
As a result of the amendment, it will now be possible to convert existing agricultural buildings – barns for example – into homes without needing to expressly apply for planning permission, as had previously been the case.
Permitted Development Rights allow homeowners to carry out building work to their homes without needing to apply for planning permission from their local authority and have traditionally been used to enable minor extensions, loft conversions and the creation of outbuildings to be carried out without the need for notification.
What are the Details?
The Barn Conversion clause comes about as part of a new Class Q into Part 3 of the Second Schedule of the General Permitted Development Order. This new class authorises change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from use as an agricultural building to a use falling within Class C3 – dwellings. It also authorises building operations ‘reasonably’ necessary to convert the building to residential use.
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The site must have been used solely for agricultural use.
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The barn must have existed on by 20th March 2013 (no building new barns!). New barns can be built and converted into homes but must exist as solely agricultural buildings for at least 10 years.
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The total floorspace of your barn to be converted must be no more than 465m² – if the barn is bigger, you’ll only be able to convert to a maximum of 465m²*.
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The 465m² can be divided into five* separate dwellings.
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If the site is subject to an agricultural tenancy, landowners must have the express consent of their tenants.
*effective from 6 April 2018. Find out more about these changes to PD rules for agricultural buildings.
How Much Can You Rebuild?
Class Q permits reasonable building operations to convert a barn into a house, but only within the envelope of the existing structure. It permits partial demolition and rebuilding of the barn, but the extent of this allowance will probably be decided by case law. Most experts believe it unlikely that flimsy Dutch barns or glasshouses could be simply knocked down and replaced with a new house (even if it were to mimic the appearance of the existing) although this is something that will be established as homeowners and local authorities dispute the detail. However, significant improvement to the existing fabric, including new windows, even new walls as required, will be permitted under Q.
Are There any Exclusions?
Class Q – the barn conversion clause – doesn’t apply on any site within so-called Article 1(5) land, i.e. National Parks, Conservation Areas, etc.
What do I Need to do Before I Convert my Barn?
As is increasingly the case with the more controversial elements of Permitted Development, Class MB is subject to what’s known as a Prior Notification procedure.
What next?
Please call me 07931 541 804 for a free no obligation consultation or email me on simon@en-plan.co.uk. I look forward to talking through any proposals you may have and how our Planning Consultancy and Architetcural Services can assist you in any barn conversion project.
