Planning & Design Practice are delighted to announce three successful Class Q applications, as well as a successful full planning application for the creation of a new home. This successful planning application will allow our client to change the use of, and convert, a number of unused agricultural buildings which can become new homes in East Staffordshire.
The site is made up of a number of agricultural buildings, all of which have the same modern agricultural style, consisting of metal sheet cladding. Additionally, there was a red brick farm shop building also located at the site.
Planning & Design Practice Ltd submitted three separate Class Q applications to convert 3 of these agricultural buildings to 4 dwellinghouses. Each application had to ensure complete compliance with Class Q legislation, whilst also respecting the rural aesthetic of the local area. The full application also intended to maintain the external appearance of the farm shop, with minimal alterations proposed as part of the application.
An accompanying structural report concluded that the building was structurally sound and capable of conversion.
The Class Q applications resulted in the creation of 2 two bedroom houses and 2 four bed houses, with each one benefiting from open plan living, kitchen and dining areas, as well as outdoor amenity space. The farm shop will be used as a two bedroom dwelling, with a large kitchen diner and snug living space.
The site was located outside the settlement boundary of Bramshall. The site benefits from being located in a tranquil, rural area with large open countryside on all sides.
The Permitted Development rights, commonly referred to as Class Q, is the right to convert agricultural buildings into homes as a matter of principle and has been with us since 2014.
Permitted Development (PD) is the right of an owner to develop their land within limits prescribed by a piece of legislation known as a General Permitted Development Order. The point of the order was originally to allow minor developments to go ahead without having to go through the planning application process, for example, small extensions to houses.
In the interest of simplifying the planning system and boosting the supply of houses, the government extended PD rights to include the right to change agricultural buildings to homes. Originally proposed as a temporary measure, this has since been made permanent.
Planning & Design Practice Ltd is a multi-disciplinary team of Chartered Town Planners, Architects, Architectural Assistants and Heritage Specialists.
Gaining planning permission is a key step in almost any development. We can take a project through from conception to completion, but we also offer the flexibility to engage a client’s own architects and provide a planning service, whilst our design team can also work with clients who have engaged other town planning professionals.
Planning & Design Practice Ltd are well versed in researching and understanding local Council’s policies to ensure the best possible case if put forward for our clients. Class Q applications, listed building consent, architectural services – we can help.
For a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your project, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01332 347371 or enquiries@planningdesign.co.uk.
