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Barn Conversion into a Dwelling, a Guide following changes to permitted development rights
2025 update! Changes to permitted development rights. Permitted development rights changed in 2024 for an agricultural barn conversion into a dwelling. Other use classes (eg
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – what is it and what does it mean to me?
What is BNG? Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for small sites came into force in April 2024 (previously it only applied to larger developments). With all
Important Changes to Class Q Permitted Development: May 2025 Update
Don’t forget that Class Q planning has changed! Starting from May 2025, we’ll see the end of the transition period between the old and
Class Q planning for large modern barn conversions
Modern barns for conversion [2025 updated] Since 2020 we have seen an increase in planning permissions for modern barns for conversion. However changes are afoot!
The Community Infrastructure Levy and what it means for self-builders and barn conversions
Updated in 2025. The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a piece of legislation adopted by most UK councils affecting developments since 1st April 2016. It
Can I extend a barn conversion?
Can I extend a barn conversion? In general planners have a dislike for barn conversion extensions. Most councils have policies that effectively exclude them. But
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