Barns and rural buildings wanted in Redditch
We are actively looking for barns and rural buildings in Redditch and the surrounding area, with or without planning permission.
A redundant barn, stable block or yard can have residential potential. Traditional buildings often suit conversion, while modern steel barns may qualify for permitted development in England. We assess the building, access and planning route before proposing a deal.
- Size
- Single barns to farmyards
- Planning
- With or without
- Areas
- England & Wales
- Ways we buy
- Outright or conditional
The barns and rural buildings that interests us around Redditch
We look at barns and rural yards around Redditch and give a straight view on whether conversion or replacement is realistic. Redditch lies about 14 miles north-east of Worcester in Worcestershire. We also cover Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Solihull and the villages between them.
- Traditional brick or stone barns
- Modern agricultural buildings that may suit Class Q (England)
- Farmyards with several buildings
- Buildings with an existing access to a road
Flood risk from the Severn, Teme and Avon is a major consideration around Worcester, Upton-upon-Severn and Evesham. The M5 and M42 corridors and the rail lines through Worcester, Bromsgrove and Droitwich attract interest, and grey belt is now relevant on parts of the northern Green Belt.
Checks we make on barns and rural buildings in Redditch
Structure
Conversion routes usually require the building to be capable of conversion without substantial rebuilding.
Protected species
Bats and barn owls are common in rural buildings and need surveys at the right time of year.
Protected landscapes
National Parks and National Landscapes can restrict permitted development and design.
In England, a planning permission normally has to be implemented within three years unless the council sets a different period, and councils aim to decide minor applications within eight weeks and major ones within thirteen.
We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, around 17 miles from Redditch, and we travel to see sites across England and Wales.
Ways to sell barns and rural buildings in Redditch
Subject-to-planning contract
We agree a price now and complete once a satisfactory planning permission is granted.
Subject-to-planning contractWhat happens after you get in touch
Send the basics
A postcode or plan and a few lines about the land are enough to start.
We do the homework
We check planning history, policy, flood maps and access at no cost to you.
We explain the options
You get a written proposal covering price, structure and timing.
Agree and proceed
Once you are happy, solicitors are instructed and the deal moves forward.
Frequently asked in Worcestershire
Can a steel-framed barn become a home?
In England it may, under Class Q, if it meets the conditions. Whether it is worth doing depends on the building, access and location.
We still use some of the buildings. Can we sell just part of the yard?
Yes. We can look at selling some buildings and keeping others, with access and boundaries agreed.
Is Redditch too far from our Birmingham base?
No. We are based in Great Barr, Birmingham, about 17 miles from Redditch, and we look at land right across England and Wales.
How quickly can you look at a site in Redditch?
For most sites we can give an initial view once we have the location and a plan. Detailed checks follow if the land looks suitable.