How to argue the case for demolition

[Jilly]

Hi, the consensus seems to be that we should try to get planning for our stable conversion to be demolished and replaced rather than conversion. I know we will have trouble as we are in a conservation area and they have told me local policy is to reuse. They told me to make a case (as some of you have done) for demolition because of the carbon footprint etc. I'm slightly emotionally attached to the building, but I'll have to get over it as it's noting special. 

is there a standard calculation I can use? Or can anyone help me set out the argument. 

 

 

[bassanclan]

"The consensus" is where you get your justification.

E.g. structural survey says the wall will fall down etc.

The ways of making it more palatable might be by keeping the new building the same size and external appearance, use reclaimed bricks etc

[Temp]

Are there any nice roof beams/posts you would want to retain if converted? Would they limit how much insulation you can fit between them without covering them up? With a new building you can set them lower, below whatever thickness of insulation you like. Calculate CO2 reduction over life of the building :-)