Replacement Dwellings

Barn Conversions

Sites on Farms

Infill & Gap Sites

Dwellings in Existing Clusters

These can be granted for existing dwellings in various states of repair, as long as walls & recognisable openings remain. See examples on right.

Planning permission may be granted for a replacement dwelling where the dwelling to be replaced exhibits the essential characteristics of a dwelling and as a minimum all external structural walls are substantially intact. In cases where a dwelling has recently been destroyed, for example, through an accident or a fire, planning permission may be granted for a replacement dwelling. Evidence about the status and previous condition of the building and the cause and extent of the damage must be provided.

The replacement of existing dwellings is important to the renewal and up-grading of the rural housing stock.

All permissions for a replacement dwelling granted under this policy will be subject to a condition requiring demolition of the existing dwelling or restricting its future use if it is to be retained as part of the overall development scheme.

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Examples of replacement potential

Derelict dwelling

Semi-derelict, roof collapsing

Abandoned with features intact