Alterations to barn conversion proposal - plus latest Shropshire Council planning round-up

A developer wants to make minor alterations for plans to convert a range of farm buildings into seven homes.

Planning permission, plus listed building consent, was approved for the changes at Woodstyle Farm in Grinsall, near Shrewsbury, in June 2023.

Now Stag Bespoke Developments Ltd is proposing to make minor alterations affecting the internal and external layout.

Representing the applicant, chartered town planner David Parker said the remaining farm buildings are reaching the end of their life for modern agricultural purposes and are beginning to fall into disrepair.

"The design of the conversion scheme makes use of existing and previous window and door openings, and only introduces new openings where necessary," said Mr Parker.

"The historic layout of the farmstead will be retained, with more modern and unsightly attached agricultural buildings demolished.

"Each unit has sufficient private amenity space, provided by garden areas on the perimeter of the barns or in the courtyard, parts of which will also be used for parking. Otherwise, the courtyard will be restored to its original open form, including the removal of the large silos.”

The original heritage impact statement, which takes into account the impact on the adjoining listed farmhouse, is still valid, Mr Parker said.

The agent added that the existing highway access to the property from the A49 will be improved to serve the development. This, he said, will provide adequate visibility and has been used in the past for significant levels of farm traffic. There will be a range of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties, aiming to meet the range of local housing needs.

The application can be viewed by searching for reference 26/03862/FUL via Shropshire Council's planning portal.

Other planning applications recently validated by Shropshire Council

26/04004/AG1: Erection of a steel portal frame agricultural building for the storage of fodder and agricultural machinery; Birch House, Selattyn, Oswestry

26/04001/AMP: Non-material amendment to planning permission 26/00725/FUL to raise the car port roof slightly to accommodate an in-tray PV panel array; The Old Rectory, Wentnor, Bishop’s Castle

26/04009/DIS: Discharge of Condition 8 (Brickwork Pointing) of Listed Building Consent 25/02144/LBC; Asterley Hall Farm, Asterley, Minsterley

26/04010/DIS: Discharge of Condition 3 (Brick Bond and Type) of Listed Building Consent 24/02077/LBC; Asterley Hall Farm, Asterley, Minsterley

26/04002/AMP: Non-material amendment to planning permission 23/03212/FUL to change roof materials to match the existing dwelling; Little Stanford, Stanford, Halfway House

26/04000/DIS: Discharge of Conditions 6 (Badger Inspection) and 9 (Groundwater Risk Assessment) relating to planning permission 25/02699/FUL; Shelton Water Treatment Works, Welshpool Road, Shelton, Shrewsbury

26/04015/AMP: Non-material amendment to planning permission 24/02808/OUT to extend the two lifts by one storey to serve the attic floor, revise the refuse store and external plant area layout, add rooflights and attic-level windows including Juliet balconies, and revise the rear-facing dining room windows at first and second floor levels; Proposed residential development, land to the north of Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury

26/03990/DIS: Discharge of Conditions 4 (Noise Management Plan), 5 (Fencing) and 7 (Community Use Agreement) relating to planning permission 26/01560/FUL; The William Brookes School, Farley Road, Much Wenlock

26/04013/DIS: Discharge of Condition 6 (Programme of Archaeological Work) attached to planning permission 24/01357/FUL for the construction of two new dwellings and formation of a new access; Proposed dwelling south of Highfields, Whittington

26/03989/DIS: Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan relating to planning permission 25/00702/FUL; Trefonen Hall, Trefonen, Oswestry

26/03987/DIS: Discharge of Condition 14 (Approved Agronomy Report by Agrostis Sport Surface Consulting) relating to planning permission 21/02675/FUL; The Belvidere School, Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury

26/03995/PIP: Permission in Principle for residential development of one dwelling and garaging, with associated works and infrastructure; Proposed residential development land north of Boulangerie, New Road, Oreton, Cleobury Mortimer

26/03973/DIS: Discharge of Conditions 3 (Construction Method Statement) and 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) relating to planning permission 25/02699/FUL; Shelton Water Treatment Works, Welshpool Road, Shelton, Shrewsbury

26/03985/CPL: Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed side extension; 70 Meole Crescent, Shrewsbury

26/03980/DIS: Discharge of Condition 12 (External Plumbing) of Listed Building Consent 25/03070/LBC; Rhoneth Farm, Whitcott Keysett, Craven Arms

26/03950/AMP: Non-material amendment to planning permission 26/02462/FUL; Nationwide, 58 High Street, Bridgnorth

26/03958/DIS: Discharge of Biodiversity Net Gain requirements relating to planning permission 25/03430/FUL; Land off All Saints Way, Prescott, Baschurch

26/03962/DIS: Discharge of Conditions 6 (Traffic Management Plan), 7 (Drainage), 8 (Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement), 9 (Landscaping), 10 (Site Investigation Report) and 11 (Written Scheme of Investigation) relating to planning permission 24/01340/FUL; Former builders yard, Red Barn Lane, Shrewsbury

26/03965/AG2: Proposed agricultural building for the storage of fodder, straw and inputs; Land to the north of Greete Crossroads, Greete

26/03966/AG2: Prior approval for the erection of two new agricultural buildings for hay and machinery storage; Brooklyn Farm, Culmington, Ludlow

26/03981/SCR: Request for an EIA Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for the erection of one additional broiler poultry house and associated infrastructure; Meadowland, Sleap, Harmer Hill

26/03948/DIS: Conversion of a traditional barn to form one dwelling and associated works; Barns at Middle House Farm, The Ridge, Ellesmere

26/03947/AG1: Erection of an agricultural building for animals; Lower Bush Farm, Stoke St Milborough, Ludlow

26/03939/DIS: Discharge of Conditions 3 (Joinery) and 9 (Level 2 Survey) relating to Listed Building Consent 23/03970/LBC; Aston Hall, Aston Munslow, Craven Arms

26/03921/LBC: Alterations and remedial work to existing walled access, including new entrance gates and associated landscaping; 16 Pound Street, Bridgnorth

26/03920/FUL: Alterations and remedial work to existing walled access, including new entrance gates and associated landscaping; 16 Pound Street, Bridgnorth

26/03941/LBC: Installation of an outside oil-fired boiler; Malt House, Malthouse Farm, Wall Under Heywood, Church Stretton

26/03938/FUL: Extension to the side and rear of the dwelling; 10 Sunfield Gardens, Bayston Hill

26/03932/HHE: Erection of a single-storey rear extension to a semi-detached dwelling, extending 4.00 metres beyond the rear wall, with a maximum height of 3.20 metres and eaves height of 2.10 metres; 28 Fox Avenue, Shrewsbury

26/03931/AMP: Non-material amendment to change Plot 87's house type from the larger Torridge two-storey house to the smaller Clyde bungalow, relating to planning permission 21/04449/REM; Proposed development land to the north of Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry

26/03928/DIS: Discharge of Conditions 3 (Details of External Materials), 4 (Joinery) and 5 (Rooflights) relating to planning permission 26/00059/FUL; 93 The Mount, Shrewsbury

26/03924/DIS: Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan relating to planning permission 25/04672/FUL; Whitchurch CofE Junior School, Salisbury Road, Whitchurch

26/03923/DIS: Discharge of Conditions 8 (Tree Protection), 9 (Tree Protection Fencing) and 11 (Drainage) relating to planning permission 25/04784/VAR; New dwelling southeast of Bowling Green Farm, The Avenue, Peplow

26/03925/DIS: Discharge of Condition 60 (Landscape Management) relating to planning permission 19/05560/OUT; Development land at site of Ironbridge Power Station, Buildwas Road, Ironbridge

26/04019/TCA: Remove a low-hanging branch from one conifer (B), crown reduce one Himalayan Birch (C) by 1–1.5 metres and crown lift one holly (D) by 1 metre above the wall within Shrewsbury Conservation Area; Swan Hill Court House, Swan Hill Court, Shrewsbury

26/04018/TPO: Cut back overhanging branches of one lime tree (A) by 2–3 metres, protected by The Borough of Shrewsbury (Swan Hill House) Tree Preservation Order 1966 (Ref: SA/21); Swan Hill Court House, Swan Hill Court, Shrewsbury

26/03934/TCA: Fell one ash tree (T1) within Shrewsbury Conservation Area; Avalon, Bradford Street, Shrewsbury

26/03898/PMBPA: Prior approval under Part 3, Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for conversion of barn buildings into two dwellings; Proposed residential barn conversion north of Wollerton Grange Farm, Wood Lane, Wollerton

26/03895/FUL: Demolition of part of the existing structure, extension and alterations to the existing dwelling, together with ancillary works; Oerley Cottage, Llanforda, Oswestry

26/03903/FUL: Erection of a single-storey side extension; Brompton House, Cross Houses

26/03890/ADV: Installation of two Starbucks logos and two internally illuminated KFC bucket signs; Land between Otley Road and Hazledine Way, Shrewsbury

26/03884/FUL: Conversion of garage to habitable use and erection of a front porch; Harbeech, Acton Burnell

26/03876/FUL: Retrospective application for use of land as a cattery; 95 Green Lane, Onibury, Craven Arms

26/03868/FUL: Conversion of an existing agricultural barn to form a bungalow, including associated parking, landscaping and external works; Farm buildings on east side of Plex Lane, Hadnall

26/03875/VAR: Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) attached to planning permission 16/05066/FUL; 8 Roseway, Shrewsbury

26/03851/FUL: Conversion, extension and refurbishment of existing vacant public house to provide three holiday let units; Danery Inn, Quatford

26/03858/DIS: Discharge of Condition 4(a) (Written Scheme of Investigation) relating to planning application 25/02498/FUL; Electra House, 18 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer

26/03854/MAW: Winning and working of Harnage Stone with restoration to grassland; Park Wood, Acton Burnell

26/03843/LBC: Replacement of all windows; 68 Cartway, Bridgnorth

26/03824/FUL: Erection of an egg grading and packing plant, including office and welfare building, ancillary building, internal access road, service yards, car parking, surface water attenuation basin, earthworks and landscaping; Proposed egg packing plant at New House Farm, Minsterley

26/03820/FUL: Partial demolition of the existing classroom block to allow construction of a new first-floor level providing two additional classrooms, together with various internal alterations; Moreton Say CE School, Moreton Say, Market Drayton

26/03810/FUL: Erection of a 1.5-storey extension, associated internal alterations and some demolition; 27 Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth

26/03749/ADV: Display of one non-illuminated projecting sign and three wall-mounted non-illuminated panel signs; TaxAssist Direct, 114B Corve Street, Ludlow

26/03760/FUL: Replacement of existing windows, erection of a single-storey detached office with ancillary storage, and installation of a replacement front gate; The Coach House, 20A Wenlock Road, Shrewsbury

26/03731/CPL: Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single-storey side extension; 161 Lythwood Road, Bayston Hill

26/03628/FUL: Installation of solar panels on the roof; Greenbank, Stoke St Milborough, Ludlow

26/03557/FUL: Change of use from 12-month leisure occupancy to full-time residential use; 31 Highley Park Homes, Netherton Road, Highley

26/03305/FUL: Extension to existing agricultural worker's dwelling to form annex accommodation, together with ground-level alterations and provision of retaining walls; Fernbrook Newton Farm, Stoke St Milborough, Ludlow