Derelict Barn(s)

[arguti]

We recently moved around 5 miles out of town and have an old farmhouse and associated outbuildings.

ANNEX (CONVERTED BARN)

There is a separate completely self contained annex which was converted from a brick barn in 2012 - planning permission was given on the basis of ancillary accommodation and we pay extra council tax as result. The annex has two bedrooms, its own bathroom and kitchen but the utilities all fall under the main house as it were. Am I correct in understanding that we are unable to rent out and if so, what steps would we need to take to enable us to do so.

DERELICT BARN.

There is also have a single story Dutch barn that is currently in a poor state and would be ideal to convert into a standalone dwelling/dayroom.

Looking at the history of the farm, it appears that there was originally a 3rd barn which formed the 4th part of the quadrangle but there is currently no evidence of it at all - my question is it worth trying to establish the exact type of barn, its size, etc and do we have any right to rebuild one on its original footprint. If so, where would i even begin to look for the original history?

lots of questions as we are looking into feasibility of developing the property mainly for our own use initially but also to leverage its value for the future.

We are based in Worcestershire and fall under Wychavon Council for what its worth.

[arguti]

Thanks for your answer

Not sure if this falls in your catchment area or or do you know any decent planning consultants locally?

much appreciated

Lotobear said:

..did I ever tell you the story about the old empty barn?

No, I would love to hear that one!!!

[arguti]

Equus said:

Bill said:

How do you get to council tax fraud? Surely it's paid by the tenant.

Because as I understand the OP's explanation, his current council tax is for his single household, increased to take account of the additional value of the annexe.

If you rent the annexe to someone else, it becomes a separate household, attracting its own, separate council tax bill.

To clarify, we are billed for the main house and the annex separately - the previous owner had her son and family staying in the house

- I need to get out the planning permission and go through the conditions carefully but would like to sit down with a planning consultant to discuss realistic development options going forwards.

Equus, please would you PM me your contact details cheers


The annex in question



From the other side:



Back of barn:

Edited by arguti on Thursday 18th January 09:02