Toggle menu

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:
  1. an account of the proportion of the building that will be retained;
  2. a schedule of works required to make the building fit for purpose;
  3. a method statement for carrying out the work; and
  4. 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

Share this page

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by email