Conversion of adjacent barn to ancillary living accommodation

Housing Policy 11

Requires rural building conversions to dwellings only if redundant, substantially intact/structurally capable, of architectural/historic/social interest, large enough for satisfactory dwelling (with modest extensions if needed), compatible with surroundings, and servicable without public cost; must re-establish original appearance using matching materials, no rebuilding of ruins. Officer found all criteria met: structural report proved capability (walls plumb, minor repairs suffice), photos showed redundancy, building of sufficient interest under broadened Strategic Plan interpretation vs prior circulars, minimal works preserve character, screened location avoids incompatibility.

Environment Policy 16

Provides guidance on conversions to non-housing uses but similar to HP11/PC 3/89, targeting buildings of historic/architectural/social interest or visual attraction to prevent disrepair. Officer noted policy supports re-use, with this building eligible despite partial rooflessness, as internal floors aid stability; renovation improves appearance vs dereliction, like approved precedent at Close Moar.