the OLD BARN

CHALLENGE

The brick-built barn, located within the Wealden countryside, started life as a cold store for cooking apples harvested at the neighbouring farm. Our clients appointed us to explore the development potential of the barn and whether it could be converted into residential using Permitted Development Class Q.

RESPONSE

When converting existing barns, one of the most challenging aspects is breaking up the spaces so they flow well and do not feel artificial or forced. The structure of the existing barn had to be retained, but we were able to construct a second floor within the frame, which housed 5 double bedrooms. The ground floor was divided up into generous living spaces, and due to the size of the barn, we were able to provide luxuries such as, a gym and a cinema room.

We are involved with several development projects that utilise Permitted Development Class Q, and provided conditions are met, agricultural barns can be converted into residential dwellings. If you have a barn that you think may be suitable, please contact us.

REACTION

“We bought the barn as a development project but ended up loving it so much that we moved in.” Mr & Mrs Lamb