The challenge…
Our client had purchased two barns with an existing Planning Consent for conversion, although with a limited time before expiry. The design and layout was felt to be dated and not maximising the buildings or the location. The site was also at the bottom of a hill and minimal drainage capacity.
Our approach…
Given the short timescale before expiry of the permission, all planning conditions were successfully discharged and material start was made to ensure the existing approval did not lapse. The work was to be phased with the smaller barn being implemented first to reduce the time needed living in a caravan.
Our solution…
A greatly improved design was presented to the Local Planning Authority and agreed without the need to submit a new planning application. Building Regulations approval followed with some construction details, which once completed, was given an A Energy rating. The big barn is now about to start construction.