A Five-Bedroom Residence Emerges from a Steel-Framed Barn on Leominster Road, Dymock
Development plan for a 4,000 square foot residence becomes available in Dymock goes public
In the picturesque village of Dymock, a unique property transformation is underway. A steel-framed barn on Leominster Road is being converted into a spacious five-bedroom residence, complete with modern amenities and a wrap-around garden.
The project, which has received planning permission, is an exciting venture that demonstrates the potential of repurposing rural structures while preserving their character. The barn conversion will comply with local planning authority guidelines, ensuring the design is sympathetic to the rural setting. This often includes maintaining the external character of the barn (roof profile, materials, fenestration) while making it habitable.
The approved design specifies a five-bedroom layout with living spaces such as kitchen, dining, living rooms, utility rooms, and bathrooms. Details on room sizes, ventilation, natural light, and circulation are included. Expansion might involve additional wings or extensions to increase the floor area while respecting size limitations and maintaining architectural harmony. Use of traditional or complementary materials like timber cladding, stone, brick, or metal cladding panels will help blend the new build with existing structures and surroundings. Retaining or installing pitched roofs, potentially with insulated panels or tiles, aligned with local vernacular, is also part of the plan.
The project will also adhere to strict structural and building regulations. Conversion of steel-framed barns must demonstrate that the steel frame meets structural requirements for residential use, including load-bearing walls, floors, and roof. Requirements for insulation, double glazing, and airtightness to meet building regulations and possibly sustainability standards will also be met. Compliance with regulations for foundations, drainage, sewage treatment, and water supply is essential, especially in rural areas.
Parking for several vehicles is available, and gardens, patios, or terraces may be part of the design. Sustainability is encouraged, with the inclusion of renewable energy technologies such as solar panels or heat pumps. Suitable vehicular and pedestrian access from Leominster Road, including any necessary road improvements or visibility splays, is also being considered. Specific styles and placement of windows and doors will maximize daylight while preserving privacy and maintaining aesthetic consistency.
The property is being offered for sale at £475,000 and is available on Homebuilding & Renovating's sister site Plotfinder. Interested buyers can arrange viewings and contact the estate agents for the self-build plot through the Plotfinder website. The outbuilding on the site could be converted into a one-to-two-bedroom guest house, subject to planning approval.
The plot spans approximately four acres of land, and adjacent fields totalling four acres are available for purchase. The approved design offers over 4,000 square feet of living space, making it an ideal residence for a growing family or those seeking ample space for work and leisure.
For those seeking more specific details about the Leominster Road barn project, checking with the Local Planning Authority (Forest of Dean District Council) for planning application documents using the property's address, reviewing building regulation applications for structural details, contacting the seller or developer for approved plans, sales brochures, or brochures outlining features, or consulting with an architect or planning consultant involved in the project are the best courses of action.
- The five-bedroom residence under construction on Leominster Road, Dymock, is part of a unique rural repurposing project that adheres to local planning authority guidelines.
- The approved design of the former steel-framed barn includes modern amenities like a kitchen, bathrooms, utility rooms, and living spaces.
- To maintain architectural harmony and sustainability, traditional materials such as timber cladding, stone, brick, or metal cladding panels will be used in the conversion.
- Interested buyers can arrange viewings of the property on Homebuilding & Renovating's sister site Plotfinder and contact the estate agents for self-build plots on the site.
- Those seeking more details about the Leominster Road barn project can consult with the Local Planning Authority (Forest of Dean District Council), review building regulation applications, or contact the seller or developer for approved plans.
- The property, priced at £475,000, offers over 4,000 square feet of living space on approximately four acres of land.
- Adjacent fields totalling four acres are available for purchase, making it an ideal investment for those seeking a spacious home-and-garden or real-estate venture.
