Barn Conversions

Barn Conversion Architect

Whether converting to a holiday home or your own home, barns have their own character and features that I believe should be enhanced/incorporated into the new design; maintaining as much of the original internal and external character as possible.

Whilst working for a local construction company as a site manager, I was responsible for the conversion of 8 barn conversions in West Norfolk; and have also designed and managed barn conversions across Norfolk and Suffolk.

I’ve been working on traditional brick and timber barns since the age of 17 (having grown up on a farm) and therefore has a good knowledge of what does and does not work both structurally and visually. 

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"We had a great experience working with Stuart. He was very informative throughout the entire process, explaining everything in a way that was easy for us to understand. He kept us up to date with the progress regularly, making the whole planning permission process smooth and stress-free. We would highly recommend his services."

Gemma & Ed

Barn Conversion Advice

Surveys required for Barn Conversions

Barns conversions will more often than not require an ecological survey (bat, owl or newt etc) and structural survey to be submitted with the planning application. We can arrange for all of these to be undertaken on your behalf.

Non traditional Barn Conversions - Class Q

Here is some guidance on Class Q. conversions.

We also work closely with a Norfolk based planning expert who can offer guidance on the conversions of barns under permitted development (often referred to as Class Q) and undertake the structural surveys that are required with this class of application.

You can find out more here on the UK Government site. 

Converting Barns to Offices

I was on the committee for the Wensum and Coast Local Action Group which delivered rural development funding across North Norfolk. Grants may still be available for the conversion of barns to offices for rental to local start up businesses. I can point you in the direction of your Local Action Group for your area as funding may still be available.

  • Improving Community and Business Facilities and Services.
  • Supporting Small and Micro Enterprises.
  • Promoting responsible use of the high quality environment for tourism, including contributing to its conservation and enhancement.
  • Increasing and adding value to food and drink production and processing.
  • Farm Diversification and Productivity.
  • Water Management.
  • Forestry.
Rural development funding

Learn more about rural development funding at Norfolk Lags.

Barn Converting Design Guide

For good practice and basic principles of barn converting , this is a helpful barn conversion design guide and guidance on the conversion of traditional farm buildings.

Recent Barn Conversions

Dairy Barn conversion architecture side view in East Sussex

Recent project of a Dairy Barn Conversion in East Sussex

Barn Conversion to Holiday Lets front view

Barn Conversion to Holiday Lets Project in East Anglia

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Class Q Barn Conversions

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Morton Architectural Design

Providing architect services, planning, design and project management for over 20 years.

Contact

07769 553295
stuart@mortonarchitecture.co.uk

Location

Based in Aylsham, Norfolk serving Norfolk, Suffolk and East Anglia

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