Barns south of U67402 Putley Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2RH

1. 1.The existing building, excluding the proposed extension under Class Q(b), is not capable of complying with the nationally described space standard. The proposed single-storey two- bedroom, three-person dwelling requires a minimum gross internal floor area of 61 m². The submitted plans identify an existing Gross External Floor Area (GEFA) of 60.45 m², while measurement between the internal faces of the perimeter walls indicates a GIA of approximately 57m². The proposed Class Q(b) extension cannot be taken into account for the purposes of Q.1(o). The proposal therefore fails to comply with paragraph Q.1(o) of Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the GPDO and does not constitute permitted development.
2. 2.Previous planning records provide evidence of agricultural activity across a wider agricultural holding. However, insufficient information has been submitted to identify the precise extent and original limits of the established agricultural unit relevant to the application, or to demonstrate that the site formed part of that unit on 24 July 2023. Consequently, the Local Planning Authority is unable to establish whether previous Class Q development or development under Part 6 Class A(a) or Class B(a) has occurred within the relevant agricultural unit. Compliance with paragraphs Q.1(a), Q.1(d), Q.1(g) and Q.3(2) has therefore not been demonstrated.
3. 3.Insufficient evidence has been submitted to demonstrate that the whole footprint of the proposed Class Q(b) extension would be positioned on a qualifying hard surface, or that the relevant hard surface was provided on or before 24 July 2023, or otherwise satisfies the applicable ten-year requirement. Compliance with paragraph Q.1(i)(vii) has therefore not been demonstrated.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

HR8 2RH

Application type

(Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval

Parish

Putley

Date validated

17 September 2026

Consultation end

13 October 2026

Target decision date

13 November 2026

Case officer

Amber Morris