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16.07.2025

Is My Barn Eligible for Class Q? A Definitive 2025 Guide for Devon Landowners

If you’re a landowner, farmer or rural property holder in Devon with a barn sitting unused, you might be sitting on an unt...
Extensions
How to add value to a single-storey home
Extending a bungalow can significantly transform your living space, adding both v...
Process
Why choose New Space Architecture for your upcoming project?
Designing a new space – whether it’s an extension to your home, a ren...
Announcements
New Space Architecture expands its business with the acquisition of 16a Architecture.
New Space Architecture, a leading architectural firm known for its innovative and...
Building Regs
A Guide to Building Regulations
Most people looking to undertake an extension,
Class Q
Class Q Planning and Permitted Development Rights
Navigating the process of applying for Planning Permission and effectively presen...
Process
How long does the architectural process take?
Whether it’s a
Building Regs
Understanding Planning Permission for your Building Project
Applying for Planning Permission and understanding how to present your extension,...
Class Q
Class Q Barn Conversions - What’s Changed?
Traditionally, agricultural barns were large structures used for agricultural pur...
Class Q
How Much Value Could You Unlock With a Class Q Conversion?
For many landowners, barns are more than just redundant structures. They’re opp...
Class Q
The Class Q Process Explained: From First Conversation to Final Build
Turning a disused barn into a fully functioning home is one of the most rewarding...