We're ending the week on a massive high having just received confirmation that planning permission has been granted by Cornwall Council for this 'fall-back' dwelling to replace an extant Class Q prior approval.

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The fall-back argument essentially uses the extant Class Q prior approval as a lever to achieve permission for a new dwelling in the open countryside where it would otherwise be contrary to policy, providing that there is a public betterment that the proposal provides beyond what the extant Class Q permission could achieve.

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In this instance the betterment is provided in terms of sustainability through the use of renewables (solar, ASHP, MVHR) as well as the use of rainwater harvesting coupled with the proposed landscaping will improve fauna and flora on site and provide an ecological betterment. It also helps that the footprint and volume of the proposed dwelling is significantly reduced in comparison to the existing barn and we have worked with the topography of the site to ensure no significant increase in height and massing, whilst still providing a two storey family home.

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Now on to the detailed design of the spectacular home. Really excited to see this one materialise on site. Watch this space.....

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If you've got a barn that you'd like to look at the possibilities of converting or indeed replacing with bespoke new home then please don't hesitate to get in touch.