Re-using redundant farm buildings - planning problems

Lillington, D.

Re-using redundant farm buildings - planning problems - 1986 - Farm Management 6 (4) Winter 1986, 159-166 (8) .

Describes some of the problems which may be encountered in the conversion of redundant farm buildings to alternative uses . Obtaining planning permission is one of the most frequent problems encountered and the article looks at the difficulties in relation to the use that is to be made of the building. Covers conversions to dwellings , holiday accommodation , public use , and a return to agricultural use . Concludes that although the conversion of farm buildings has promoted conservation of unique buildings, it is often expensive and local authorities may still impose constraints.


REDUNDANT BUILDINGS