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Quick Guide to Barn Conversions

Thursday March 28, 2024
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French Life

Detailed planning consent is required in order to convert any agricultural building into living accommodation. This applies whether the building is a ‘stand-alone’ property, or part of a larger group of buildings – for example where a property includes an existing dwelling with other barns or outbuildings. Whether permission will be granted or not depends on a number of factors.