CASE STUDY: BARN CONVERSION

There is no doubt that barn conversions have a timeless appeal. Often featuring large spaces with vaulted ceilings and appealing structural beams, if developed in the right way, they can provide spacious and unique homes. For those who have a hankering to remodel their own barn, occasional gems do appear on the market. But what if you have a barn or outbuilding that could be ripe for development? That’s where our expert planning and architectural teams can help and here is a recent real-world example of just that.

The Brief

Our client appointed GTH to provide planning and architectural services to secure full planning permission to convert their redundant farm buildings to provide two detached dwellings. The barns are of traditional construction situated within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Process

GTH held initial pre-application enquiries with the local planning authority who supported the principle of converting the barns to residential use subject to addressing flood risk concerns and securing an appropriate design. A team of consultants and surveyors was appointed to assist with the application. This included a topographical and measured building survey and a structural survey of the barns. An ecologist undertook the preliminary ecological appraisal and bat emergence surveys, and an environmental consultant provided a flood risk assessment to demonstrate that the properties would be safe from flooding.

Our lead architect prepared the plans for the proposed conversions and secured a design which provides for two detached two storey dwellings. The removal of a modern agricultural building provides space for parking, gardens and landscaping.

The Result

Our team provided both planning and architectural services to prepare the proposed plans for the development and to submit the planning application, and worked with the planning officer to successfully secure full planning permission for the conversion.

“We were delighted to be able to assist our client with this project which will see redundant farm buildings converted to provide two new family homes.” Our

Associate, Planning

High Ham

LANGPORT, SOMERSET

Now with the added benefit of off road parking for several vehicles, Camleot is a beautifully presented period home with attractive views in the popular village of High Ham. Benefiting from an integral garage and generous accommodation, superbly extended and renovated by the current owner. EPC Band F.

Guide Price £625,000

Langport Office: 01458 250589