Drellingore Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Hi all, new member here! I'm working on the conversion of two barns - one into a family home, the other into an annexe/holiday let. We're doing this on 'hard mode' though, as it's in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of the barns is a Non-Designated Heritage Asset, and it's in Groundwater Source Protection Zone 1. I previously ran an IT consultancy which I sold, and my other half is an interior architect and designer. I'm used to working in teams with a lot of buzz and hubbub, and working solo on this has been a bit lonely. Hence I'm hoping that this forum offers a bit of community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) Hello! You'll find plenty of good advice here, people save a lot of money by asking questions. I've done a stable conversion in a Conservation Area, so I know exactly what you mean about 'hardmode'. I'm doing the extension now and its miles easier as my brain is processing the decisions for the second time. Edited November 3, 2022 by Jilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andehh Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Welcome and good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Welcome, sounds like a tough project but should be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twice round the block Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Good luck with the project. You need lots of resilience and a clear focus of the end result so you don't loose your way, as it's going to be a long haul. Anything your not sure about ask the question on here first so you don't make a costly mistake or end up doing a job twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drellingore Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 (edited) I'm not really sure where to post 'random project updates for people that are bored enough to care', but I figured this was as good a place as any. We've just had our second planning application validated (not yet approved!), and it's now online on the district council website. Our previous application was a bonkers attempted to see whether a strawbale super-eco house would outweigh the priority of a non-designated heritage asset in a balanced planning decision. The short answer is: no, it does not. So the latest one is much more sensitive to the NDHA and its timber frame. We've had some help this time from the fine folks at Footprint, who have won a RIBA award amongst other things. I'd be interested to read what people think of the planning, heritage, energy statements, and the proposed works. Those were all authored by myself, and I'd like to think I did a much more thorough job of the planning statement than the consultant I paid for last time. Edited June 17 by Drellingore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Wow what a lovely project (as one who loves woodwork and heritage buildings), it will make a huge statement relating to the heritage of the site and the planners would be bonkers to make you change it, best of luck, keep us posted, I will be following this closely 👍 I was suprised by the condition no cars to be parked visible to the road 🤷♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 54 minutes ago, Drellingore said: I'm not really sure where to post 'random project updates for people that are bored enough to care Ask to start a blog in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drellingore Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 3 hours ago, SteamyTea said: Ask to start a blog in here. I had been considering that (both elsewhere and on here), but the idea of commitment to updating it put me off... It'd probably be a good idea for keeping people abreast of things, and also for posterity! Who does one ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 7 hours ago, Drellingore said: Who does one ask Any of the staff. 7 hours ago, Drellingore said: the idea of commitment to updating it put me off I just post every now and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSharp01 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 9 hours ago, Drellingore said: Who does one ask? We have updated your permissions and you are now able to blog! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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