Class Q Permitted Development (Barn)...

[Zeemax_Mini]

Hey guys,

I've found a barn for sale which I'm interested in, and which seems to meet the criteria for class Q permitted development approval to convert it into a house. It seems a real minefield though, so i'm wondering if there's anyone with knowledge of the regs that could point me in the right direction of working out how much of a gamble the place would be? I've spoken to the agent and they're not open to offers subject to planning which I guess might not be a good sign...?!

Picture below...the building was erected in 1999 so well before the cut off...it's been in agricultural use, although is bigger than the 450 m2 limit, but perhaps I could take down an end section to make it smaller than 450m2 before applying for the change of use?

https://symondsandsampson.reapitcloud.com/sasrps/p...

Thanks in advance!

Dom

[Zeemax_Mini]

Thanks!

It's a difficult one isn't it - I don't want to start spending money on something that isn't likely to get permission (especially as it's not even my property and could be sold at any time), but I appreciate that I need someone who knows what they're talking about to look at it and that costs money. I guess the best case is to find someone to give some advice for free, on the agreement that they get the work if I'm successful at purchasing it.

Dom

[Zeemax_Mini]

Wow thanks all, didn't expect this many replies when I logged in this morning! Equus - I'll drop you a PM.

Cheers

Dom

[Zeemax_Mini]

roadie said:

I'm a planning officer with some experience in Class Q and defending refusals at appeal.

Although Class Q appears on the face of it to be straightforward, it is not!

Thanks for the reply - that's definitely the impression I've got too! From looking at it what's your initial impression....interesting/possible or bargepole?!

Cheers,
Dom