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Converting? You need patience, stamina and cash

By: Series: Farmers' Weekly ; 138(13) 28 March 2003, S6-S8(3)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: An architect advises on what to consider when converting a redundant farm building into such things as farm shops, offices, tea rooms, workshops, conference venues and even children's nurseries. Considerations include the length of time, money and perseverence required, how to deal with planners; with a section on dealing with listed buildings. Goes on to consider what sort of tenants are in mind, what potential tenants are looking for, disabled access, the amount of floorspace actually available for renting, fittings and services.

An architect advises on what to consider when converting a redundant farm building into such things as farm shops, offices, tea rooms, workshops, conference venues and even children's nurseries. Considerations include the length of time, money and perseverence required, how to deal with planners; with a section on dealing with listed buildings. Goes on to consider what sort of tenants are in mind, what potential tenants are looking for, disabled access, the amount of floorspace actually available for renting, fittings and services.