All posts filed under: Barn Conversions

NEW SUPER HOME APPROVED

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Barn Conversions / New Homes

This fabulous new super home has been granted planning permission in Goostrey.  Located in the Open Countryside, the proposals include the demolition of the existing farmhouse and the erection of a new two storey oak frame house that will be linked in to an existing single storey barn that will also be converted as part of the new family home.  James Bell Architecture were appointed to obtain planning permission whilst the frame will be manufactured and erected by […]

Sketch Proposals drawn up to extend a Listed Thatched Barn in Cheshire

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Barn Conversions / Home Extensions & Alterations / Listed Buildings

The design creates a Two Storey House Extension that is linked to the historic thatched barn with a traditional style barn-like appearance with clay tile roof, oak frame and clad in stained black feather board with Cheshire brick plinth.  Internally the space will provide additional accommodation including 3 bedrooms and living areas.  The two buildings are joined together with a glass link that offers little intrusion on the history of the thatched barn

NEW Permitted Development Rules for Barn Conversions

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Barn Conversions / Planning Rules and Regulations

The government has now published legislation relating to converting redundant agricultural building to residential dwellings without the need to apply for planning consent. The new Permitted Development rights, which only apply in England and come into effect from 6 April 2014, will allow the conversion of buildings up to 450 sq metres to create a maximum of three dwellings per holding. The new rights will not be available for buildings in designated areas such as […]