CLASS Q REPLACEMENT CONVERSION AND
WHAT IS A CLASS Q?
Class Q permitted development allows for the conversion of agricultural buildings to residential dwellings, using the existing structure, without having to apply for full planning permission.
Class Q can be used to create up to five dwellings, with up to 865m2 of floorspace on one holding.
Class Q applications have a deadline of 56 days for a decision. If the local authority has not made a decision in that time, the application is approved by default.
“Create your dream home”
IS YOUR BUILDING ELIGIBLE FOR CONVERSION UNDER CLASS Q?
▭ Is the building’s most recent use agricultural?
▭ Was the building erected more than 10 years ago?
▭ Is your building enclosed on at least two sides?
▭ Is your building(s) located outside a conservation area and an area of outstanding natural beauty?
▭ Is it unlisted (ie not a listed building)?
If you can say yes to the above questions, your building may be eligible for conversion under Class Q. Contact us to find out more.
WHAT IS A CLASS Q REPLACEMENT?
Once a Class Q application has been approved, it is possible to apply to replace the consented unit(s) with a new residential dwelling(s).
This can enable you to create a new residential dwelling(s) in a location where it would not be possible under the traditional planning process.
The key is the proposed scheme must be ‘better’ than the Class Q scheme it is replacing. This can be achieved in a number of ways including better design and/or incorporating renewable energy resources.
“Maximising value”
ROAD, Planning Permission, laid out in a heart of the Worcestershire. £550,000
Lower Portway Farm, Sedgeberrow – Full Planning Permission, for erection of 4 new residential dwellings, laid out in a traditional farmyard setting. Located in the heart of the beautiful Village of Sedgeberrow, South Worcestershire.
OUR EXPERT TEAM
Daniel Jackson Assoc RTPI Director / Co-Owner
Indujah Srikaran PG(Cert) ARB RIBA Architect
Natasha Blackmore da Silva Bsc (Hons) MSc MRTPI AssocRICS
Associate Director Planning and Architecture
Charlie Cartwright Senior Architectural Technician
If you are interested in finding out more information about the Class Q process and how we could help you make the most of your agricultural buildings, please contact us on: