Barn Conversions

With Class Q barn conversions you can transform unused space into the home of your dreams

A barn conversion is the ideal way to build the perfect home in a countryside location. Our barn conversion design packages will help you get started…

The barn conversion specialists

With decades of experience, our team of architects, engineers and technologists will transform your barn conversion ideas into designs, technical specifications and structural calculations.

We will manage the planning application process, working with our in-house planning consultant to ensure you have the best possible chance of planning success. This will include ‘prior approval' applications for Class Q barn conversions under permitted development.

Our team will work with you from that initial idea through to the final build, providing expertise every step of the way.

Class Q barn conversion plans drawn up by CR Design
A home built under class q barn conversion rules

Fully qualified design team, including in-house planning consultant

Structural summary report, concept designs and technical specifications

Planning application prepared and submitted, including Class Q prior approval

UK-based, fully insured and operate nationwide

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Planning applications

CR Design Services will perform a full check of your barn conversion project against local and national planning permission advice and rules to determine the type of planning applications required.

This will be either:

We will prepare your barn conversion drawings and submit the planning application on your behalf, acting as your agent with the council for the duration of the project.

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Barn ready for conversion under class q rules
Structural suitability

A barn conversion is a wonderful opportunity to give an unused building a new lease of life as a home.

From the start of the process, we will work with you to design the home of your dreams whilst ensuring your barn meets the criteria for planning approval – read more about Class Q barn conversions.

As part of our service, we will assess the structural condition of your barn. If your barn is structurally suitable for conversion under Class Q, we will provide a summary report aimed at supporting the project.

Find out more about concept design & planning packages from CR Design Services.

Building control application

Once you have been granted full or Class Q permission, your barn conversion will need to meet building regulations.

Our team will have construction details and technical drawings for your barn conversion ready within 2 to 3 weeks.

As with planning applications, we will prepare and submit your building control application and deal with the council on your behalf.

If structural designs (also known as structural calculations) are required, we can also prepare these and submit them as part of the building control application. Read more about building control & construction specification packages.

A home built under class q barn conversion rules
Our packages for barn conversion drawings

We can provide comprehensive drawings for your barn conversion project, as well as technical and structural specifications and expert support for each stage. Our packages cover:

  • Structural summary report
  • Measured survey
  • Concept design & planning application, supported by our planning consultant
  • Building control & structural specifications
  • Structural design & calculations

Our design packages are suitable for all types of barn, garage and loft conversion, house extension, renovation and self-build projects.

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    "CR Design were brilliant from first contact. They were extremely efficient and were very prompt in answering all my questions in relation to our garage conversion. They were very proactive in communicating with us and I only have positive things to say. I would not hesitate to use them again for our next project."

    "Chris worked with us during the planning and design stage of our downstairs remodel. He was very patient as we went through the design iterations and with his team, took care of the drawings and building control application. We couldn't recommend more highly the professional and friendly service."

    "Chris has provided us with a fantastic service. Great job and communication throughout....Very prompt service, highly recommended."

    "Caroline & Christopher of CR Design Services were great to work with. They were both very supportive, efficient and very knowledgeable. I would have no hesitation in recommending them and working with them in the future. Thanks."

    "Used CR Design Services for calculations and drawings for an extension/new build. We found the company through a web-search. Amazing response and turnaround times and Chris was always happy to help if we needed to changes to the design. High quality service and excellent value. Highly recommend and would definitely use again."