Barn Conversions

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With Class Q barn conversions you can transform unused space into the home of your dreams

A barn conversion is the ideal way to build the perfect home in a countryside location. Our barn conversion design packages will help you get started…

The barn conversion specialists

With decades of experience, our team of architects, engineers and technologists will transform your barn conversion ideas into designs, technical specifications and structural calculations.

We will manage the planning application process, working with our in-house planning consultant to ensure you have the best possible chance of planning success. This will include ‘prior approval’ applications for Class Q barn conversions under permitted development.

Our team will work with you from that initial idea through to the final build, providing expertise every step of the way.

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Why choose us?

Fully qualified design team, including in-house planning consultant

Structural summary report, concept designs and technical specifications

Planning application prepared and submitted, including Class Q prior approval

UK-based, fully insured and operate nationwide

Planning applications

CR Design Services will perform a full check of your barn conversion project against local and national planning permission advice and rules to determine the type of planning applications required.

This will be either:

We will prepare your barn conversion drawings and submit the planning application on your behalf, acting as your agent with the council for the duration of the project.

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Structural suitability

A barn conversion is a wonderful opportunity to give an unused building a new lease of life as a home.

From the start of the process, we will work with you to design the home of your dreams whilst ensuring your barn meets the criteria for planning approval – read more about Class Q barn conversions.

As part of our service, we will assess the structural condition of your barn. If your barn is structurally suitable for conversion under Class Q, we will provide a summary report aimed at supporting the project.

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Building control application

Once you have been granted full or Class Q permission, your barn conversion will need to meet building regulations.

Our team will have construction details and technical drawings for your barn conversion ready within 2 to 3 weeks.

As with planning applications, we will prepare and submit your building control application and deal with the council on your behalf.

If structural designs (also known as structural calculations) are required, we can also prepare these and submit them as part of the building control application.

Building Regulations

Our packages for barn conversion drawings

We can provide comprehensive drawings for your barn conversion project, as well as technical and structural specifications and expert support for each stage. Our packages cover:

Structural summary report
Measured survey
Concept design & planning application, supported by our planning consultant
Building control & structural specifications
Structural design & calculations

Our design packages are suitable for all types of barn, garage and loft conversion, house extension, renovation and self-build projects.

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Frequently asked questions

Building regulations are a set of legal standards and requirements that govern the construction and alteration of buildings in the UK. These regulations aim to ensure that buildings are safe, healthy, accessible, and energy-efficient, and that they meet minimum standards of structural stability, fire safety, and environmental sustainability.

Building regulations apply to most types of building work, including new buildings, extensions, renovations, conversions, and material alterations. They cover a wide range of aspects of construction, including foundations, walls, roofs, windows, doors, ventilation, drainage, electrical installations, and thermal performance.

It is important to follow building regulations in order to ensure that buildings are safe for occupants and visitors, and to minimise the risk of accidents, injuries, or damage to property. Failure to comply with building regulations can result in legal penalties, fines, or even imprisonment, and can also result in problems with insurance, mortgages, and property values.

A Building Control application usually comprises of a set of Building Regulation drawings and a structural design.

Yes. We have an experienced team of structural engineers who will review your project and prepare a structural design report.

This report is suitable for submitting as part of the building control application and for your builder to use during construction.

Read more about our Structural Design & Calculation packages.

No. If you require a structural survey to assess the condition for your property and any damage to the structure, we recommend contacting a local structural surveyor.

Our Structural Design & Calculations packages provide comprehensive and affordable structural design reports.

Find out more about our Structural Design & Calculations packages.

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