PROJECTS



SELF BUILD
An Innovative Solution
If you have been dreaming of building your own home, isn't it time you made that dream a reality? The Government is currently very supportive of self build projects and sees this as a key part of the strategy to address the current housing crisis. We can help to achieve planning permission for your build - the rest is up to you.
BARN CONVERSION
Prior Approval under Class Q
If you have an agricultural building that is in agricultural use and would be structurally capable of conversion to a dwelling, it might be possible to achieve planning permission under Class Q of the General Permitted Development Order.
HOUSEHOLDER PROJECTS
Extensions and outbuildings
Many householder projects such as extensions or outbuildings are classed as permitted development and do not require planning permission. Depending on the nature of the proposal or location, however, permission may be required. We are really happy to help if you are not sure whether your project is considered permitted development or whether a planning application is required.



BUILT HERITAGE
Listed buildings and Conservation Areas
If your property is listed or within a Conservation Area, projects require very careful planning and proposals will be scrutinised closely. Applications for Listed Building Consent need to go into considerable detail in order to protect heritage assets whilst still ensuring their use for years to come.
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS DWELLINGS
Supporting rural enterprise
Achieving planning permission for a new dwelling in the countryside is extremely difficult, but there are some exceptions. In very special circumstances, it may for necessary for an agricultural worker to live on an agricultural holding. Applications for agricultural workers dwellings need to demonstrate the functional need for a new dwelling and satisfy a number of financial tests.
TOURISM PROJECTS
Holiday lets
The South West is an area popular with holiday makers and there is a demand for a variety of different types of holiday accommodation such as cottages, annexes, camping and glamping.
See our page on Shepherd huts and log cabins for more details.