Class Q Barn Conversion & Farm Diversification – Sturton by Stow, Lincolnshire
Class Q Prior Approval secured to unlock the value of a former agricultural barn and create a substantial bespoke new home near Lincoln
Realising the Development Potential of Agricultural Buildings
Former and underused agricultural buildings can represent a significant asset for farmers, estates and rural landowners. Through Class Q permitted development rights, qualifying farm buildings can potentially be converted to residential use, creating valuable new homes while providing an effective route to farm diversification and asset realisation.
At Sturton by Stow, near Lincoln, Fytche-Taylor Planning was appointed to assess the potential of an existing agricultural barn and develop proposals for its conversion into a substantial bespoke home.
Our in-house planning and architectural team provided a complete service, undertaking the site survey, providing specialist Class Q planning advice and developing the architectural design before preparing and submitting the Prior Approval application.
Class Q Prior Approval was successfully secured, unlocking the residential development potential of the building and providing our clients with the opportunity to transform an existing agricultural asset into a distinctive new home.
Class Q, Farm Diversification & Asset Realisation
Barn conversions can add significant value to your property or estate - and we are specialists in using Permitted Development Rights (Class Q) to obtain consent. Our in-house architecture and planning services provided on this project included:
full site survey, planning advice and sketch proposals
design and architectural plans
planning application forms (for Class Q Prior Approval)
submission of case, evidence and supporting information to the council
liaison with local planning authority to completion
Own a barn or agricultural building that is redundant or underused? Speak to our rural planning team about its development potential and how Class Q could help you unlock greater value from your property assets.
