Local List Glossary
Rural Building Conversion - Justification Statement
When is this required?
- applications for the conversion of rural buildings on the basis of Policy DM27: Re-use of Disused and Redundant Rural Buildings
Note: the information sought could be included within a Planning Statement.
What information is required?
Evidence will be required which demonstrates:
- the building subject to the application is disused or redundant; and
- the proposed conversion can be achieved without significant external, alteration, extension or substantial rebuilding, through providing the following:
- an account of the proportion of the building that will be retained;
- a schedule of works required to make the building fit for purpose;
- a method statement for carrying out the work; and
- plans detailing proposed repairs and alterations.
Relevant policy and reason for the document
North Devon and Torridge Local Plan 2011-2031: http://consult.torridge.gov.uk/portal/planning/localplan/adoption/
North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Policy: DM27: Re-use of Disused and Redundant Rural Buildings