Farm Diversification & Asset Realisation – Billinghay, Lincolnshire
Class R Prior Approval secured to unlock the commercial value of former agricultural buildings and create new income-generating storage space
Using Class R to Unlock the Value of Underused Farm Buildings
Redundant and underused agricultural buildings can represent a valuable opportunity for farmers and rural landowners looking to diversify their business, generate additional rental income or make better use of existing property assets.
At Billinghay, our clients approached Fytche-Taylor Planning for advice on the commercial use of former agricultural buildings. We identified Class R permitted development rights as an effective planning route and successfully secured Prior Approval for the change of use of the buildings to commercial storage.
Our in-house team managed the project from start to finish, including measured building surveys, preparation of architectural plans, the Class R submission and supporting planning statement, and liaison with the Local Planning Authority.
The approval enabled our clients to realise greater value from existing farm buildings without the need for substantial new development – transforming underused agricultural assets into useful commercial space with the potential to generate an additional income stream.
Farm Diversification & Rural Asset Realisation in Lincolnshire
Farm diversification does not always require new buildings or major investment. Existing barns, sheds and agricultural buildings can have significant potential for alternative commercial uses, helping landowners create new revenue streams and improve the long-term productivity of their property assets.
Our Chartered Town Planners advise farmers, estates and rural landowners on opportunities to unlock value from land and buildings through farm diversification, change of use and permitted development rights. This can include the conversion of agricultural buildings to storage, offices and other commercial uses where the relevant planning requirements can be satisfied.
We can assess your existing buildings and land, identify realistic development and diversification opportunities, recommend the most appropriate planning route and manage the application process on your behalf.
Have agricultural buildings that are vacant, underused or no longer needed for farming? Speak to our rural planning team about their development potential and how planning could help you realise greater value from your assets.