long shot for barn conversion planning permission

[Bongodog]

You would need a structural engineers report to state that the building wouldn't need any major structural alterations to facilitate the conversion.
If you have a building that needs some tlc then getting a structural engineer to advise of the 'repairs' that could aid a conversion in the future would be a good investment.

Depends on the council, some don't even come out to look, here in south cambs they will approve part Q on anything, demolish the pole barn and start again no problem

 

[George from SJM Planning]

Depends on the council, some don't even come out to look, here in south cambs they will approve part Q on anything, demolish the pole barn and start again no problem

Same in Rochford (Essex) but we have a client who is facing enforcement action because he replaced too much of the barn during the build despite it having Class Q approved. Just because the council didn't ask for a construction or engineering plan doesn't mean it will comply with Class Q.