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Barn conversion

  • 10-02-2022 10:30PM
    #1
    barn conversion
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    Anyone on here with experience of converting a Dutch type hay barn to a house in Ireland?



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  • #2
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,377 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058232411/barn-conversion

    It possible. Not so much a conversion, but building an entire house under the cover of the barn (I presume you mean what is called a dutch barn in the UK and Ireland). The roof will provide a structure for the roof, but will most likely require new lining. The steel frame hold up this roof allowing you to get away with lightweight walls. Maybe some economical savings here, maybe not

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  • #3
    Gant21
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    If you just floor it with 804 you are golden.



  • #4
    barn conversion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭barn conversion


    How is it viewed by local county councils? Is it difficult to get planning?



  • #5
    kildarejohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 342 ✭✭kildarejohn


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118619192#Comment_118619192

    I'm wondering did you pursue this idea. Did you actually apply for planning perm.?



  • #6
    FJMC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭FJMC


    Planning used to take a fairly negative view on converting non-traditional structures but that is changing - albeit slowly in some instances.

    I think you have to make your case based on the merits of the structure and other planning considerations.

    I have worked on converting non-traditional structures - but in most instances it was essentially a new structure within the existing structure.

    The hay barns were built as a very cheap form of construction and whilst entirely suitable for their original purpose they are not always sufficiently robust for conversion without alternative structural solutions or structural alterations / adaptations.

    Interested to hear anyone planning experiences, etc. with these.

    F



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