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Class Q- what is it?

Class Q Permitted Development allows the change of use of agricultural buildings to residential. It allows the conversion of up to five dwellings via a prior approval application. Class Q applies to all types of agricultural building, including traditional stone and modern portal frame structures.

Ideally to benefit from Class Q the building should have:

At least three sides
A complete roof
A 'solid' or concrete floor and;
Is capable of conversion

If you have a redundant or under-used building on your farm please call our planning team on 0333 920 2220 for a free initial discussion.

How we can help?

We can guide you through the permitted development process. From an expert initial feasibility through to design, planning submission and marketing for sale (or undertaking the conversion works), we can deliver competitive and quality services at every stage.

Case Study: High Baulk

Development of a single self build plot comprising a four bedroom detached home circa 2,400ft² with a guide price of £275,000 which represented an uplift in value of 464%

Our multi-discipline planning, architecture and development team assisted with several Class Q projects in 2023 and averaged an uplift in value of 232% for clients.

Class Q In 4 Steps

Step 1 - Initial Consultation

From initial enquiry our team will review the site to consider its planning potential. If the building has Class Q potential, we will arrange a site visit with you to discuss further.

Step 2 - Planning & Marketing Appraisal

We will consider and advise on planning strategy and number of dwellings to achieve best value.

Step 3 - Planning Process

We will guide you through the planning process liaising with the local authority until the result is over the line.

Step 4 - Site Sale

Following approval the site would be taken to the open market to achieve best value.

Class Q - Planning Team contacts

Rhys is a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer who works within the Development team from our Newcastle office. He is experienced in both the sale and acquisition of development sites between landowners and regional/national developers. Rhys is involved in the provision of professional valuations on development properties for a range of purposes including lending and tax as well as providing development appraisals and financial viability of sites.

Rhys Jones Partner

0333 920 2220 Ext 2262 / 07776 683265 rhysjones@georgefwhite.co.uk

Hannah is a chartered planning consultant based in our Newcastle office. She has a range of experience including initial feasibility appraisals and the preparation and management of a wide variety of planning applications from Class Q to major planning applications. Hannah has worked on commercial, residential and renewable energy development projects.

Hannah Wafer Senior Planning Consultant

0333 920 2220 Ext 2224 / 07808 773162 hannahwafer@georgefwhite.co.uk

Rachel is a chartered planning consultant based in the Newcastle office. She is involved in initial development feasibility appraisals to taking projects through to the submission and management of planning applications. Rachel has a range of experience including permitted development and householder planning applications and assisting with small to medium-scale residential and commercial schemes.

Rachel Coates Planning Consultant

0333 920 2220 Ext 2214 / 07823 422262 rachelcoates@georgefwhite.co.uk

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