Barn conversions run through Class Q permitted development or a full application, and the tests are exacting: structural capability of the existing frame, curtilage limits and design that keeps the agricultural character legible.
- Class Q eligibility assessment
- Structural appraisal of the existing frame
- Prior approval or planning application
- Conversion design and delivery
What is Class Q? +
A permitted development right allowing certain agricultural buildings to become dwellings through prior approval rather than full planning, subject to strict eligibility tests.
My barn is in a conservation area. Does Class Q apply? +
No: Class Q is excluded on protected land, including conservation areas and AONBs. A full application is the route, and we design it accordingly.
