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Search the Public Notice PortalA Cheshire West council planning officer has set out the reasons why a barn conversion near Malpas was approved.
Last week, officers at Cheshire West and Chester Council approved plans for agricultural buildings to be into one residential dwelling at Manor Barns in Shocklach.
The demolition of existing outbuildings and the construction of carport and small barn to be converted into annexe accommodation was also approved.
Planning officer Isil Ertosun, in the official report, said: “The site relates to a farm complex in the countryside, with a number of brick-built, slate-roofed agricultural buildings with modern extensions, along with a steel framed Dutch barn.
“Permission is sought for the change of use of the L-shaped buildings to a residential dwelling, the conversion of the small barn to annexe accommodation, and the erection of a car port.
“The conversion of the Dutch barn was removed from the scheme.
“The red-line boundary was also reduced during the course of the application, and re-consultation was undertaken.”
The report added: “The structural survey confirms that the main two barns do not show significant foundation related movement.
“Roofs would require replacement along with some localised strengthening of the walls and structure.
“It is stated that the third barn is in poorer condition, with partial rebuilding of the end gables along with the roof required, although the overall structure would be retained.
“While the works would involve significant repair and some partial replacement, the overall scale and extent of the conversion works, which substantially retain the external structural fabric of the main brick farm buildings, would be considered to constitute a conversion of a redundant/disused buildings without the need for major or complete reconstruction.
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“The proposal would retain the brick barns and reinstate slate roofs, while utilising some of the existing modern extensions (primarily blockwork) finished with timber cladding and metal roofing, which would accord with the rural character.
“Retaining the separate single-storey barn would help maintain the courtyard form of the complex. Several derelict extensions and outbuildings would be demolished and areas of hardstanding would be reduced.
“Overall, the proposal would not result in an unacceptable visual harm or encroachment into the surrounding countryside and would instead enhance the immediate setting.
“The existing derelict car port is proposed to be demolished and replaced with a smaller structure.”
The report concluded: “The proposal represents a sustainable re-use of a rural building for the creation of a dwelling and one that safeguards the rural setting.”
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