This Class Q permitted development saw the conversion of an agricultural Dutch-style barn into a light-filled family home with a long-term sustainability agenda at its heart.
Winner of the Yorkshire Residential Property Awards Best Design 2017. Constructed as a grain barn, the it was converted under Class Q Permitted Development rights. A spacious home was created embracing the character of the barn. The building’s inherent qualities are expressed in a contemporary manner. The house is a series of interlinked spaces with their own character. Panoramic views are framed by large glazed screens. It is energy efficient, highly insulated with a Ground Source Heat Pump.
Class Q Permitted Development Access
Do you know how Class Q could help your project? 🏡 Based in Devon, we work with many clients who have an unused barn or are looking to buy one for development. Class Q permitted development rights let you convert agricultural buildings into homes - saving time, adding significant value, and avoiding any uncertainty that can come with planning. Need to understand how Class Q could work for your project? Drop us a message - we’d love to chat to you about the possibilities.
An award-winning Class Q permitted development project consisting of the conversion of two tired steel and concrete framed barns near Long Crendon in Buckinghamshire into modern, energy-efficient family homes. #modernbarnconversion #barnconversion #countryhomes #classq #classqdevelopment #planningpermission #greenbelthomes #homedesign
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Class Q modern barn conversion in Devon countryside
Hackworthy Farm was a great example of how Class Q can unlock the potential of disused barns - we designed two plots with full planning approval for our client to sell. The first step was securing permitted development rights under Class Q. From there, we submitted a full planning application, justifying two bespoke dwellings as a “betterment” to the original Class Q approval.
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