PLANS to convert three barns at a farm outside Oswestry into dwellings have been altered to reflect comments from Shropshire Council’s conservation officer.
The plans, for the Grade II-listed Ivy House farmhouse in Knockin, were originally submitted last year, and then updated in march 2023 with further alterations in November.
A planning and access statement, issued on behalf of applicant Ian Turner by Philip Humphreys Architects, has highlighted changes made to the proposal.
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Included in this are a change in materials for the roof, with a breathable felt to be used as part of its insulation and there are changes to the location of a steel beam.
Externally, there are now plans to build a post and timber fence to separate the southern of the barns and the road – which will be the garden to unit one – instead of the previously planned stone wall.
The statement added: “ The proposals are based on keeping as much of the historic fabric of the buildings as possible and closely maintaining the original appearance.
“Where repairs have to be made, traditional materials will be used that match the existing work.
“Where new materials need to be introduced in order to provide comfortable energy efficient homes that meet current regulations, the principle of maintaining a breathable structure will be maintained.”
It added: “Since planning permission was first granted in 2011, building costs have escalated to such an extent that to convert all of the buildings into one house is no longer viable.
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“Mr Turner has been advised by Estate Agents that conversion to three units would be more realistic in the present climate.”
The report added that since housing has been built nearby after 2011’s planning permission was granted, steps to avoid any issues around being overlooked will be taken.
A decision on the proposal is expected in mid-January by Shropshire Council’s planning officers.
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