For those that do not already know, permitted development rights changed as of April 2014. You can convert redundant agricultural buildings to residential dwellings without the need to apply for planning permission. The changes only apply in England and came into effect on the 6th April 2014. It allows the conversion of the agricultural rural buildings into either 3 dwellings or a maximum of 450sqm of residential space. Listed buildings and buildings within areas of either conservation or natural beauty are exempt from the change.
AC | Architecture Ltd can happily confirm that following detailed conversations with Shropshire Councils planning policy department, NO affordable housing contribution will be required if indeed the conversion falls under permitted development. This could save potential developers, farm owners and agricultural land owners approximately £12,000 in affordable housing contributions to the council per unit.
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