Daisy Green, Great Ashfield, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31

Prior Approval granted for the change of use and associated building operations to convert the Barn to residential use. The Proposed dwelling would be approximatly 387 m2 arranged over 2 floors standing in a generous plot of 0.94 acres with expansive views over open countryside.

THE PROPERTY
Prior Approval has been granted to convert the existing, well maintained, concrete framed barn into a substantial and unique home enjoying a generous plot and expansive views over open farmland. As proposed the accommodation will be arranged over two floors comprising a gross internal area of approximately 387 m2 (4165 ft2), with enclosed garaging, a covered parking area and a covered open patio area

THE SITE
The site currently forms part of the curtilage of Granary barn, comprising the Barn for conversion and a generous plot of land, enclosed by post and rail fencing. There is no boundary structure between Granary Barn and the Barn to be sold yet. The approximate area for sale is outlined in red on the aerial plan on page1. The Barn for conversion will be granted a right of way over the approximate area outlined in blue on the aerial plan.

PRIOR APPROVAL
Prior Approval under Schedule 2 Part 3 Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 was granted on the 10th January 2025.
The proposal was described as; Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed Change of Use ofpart of 1no Agricultural Building to 1no Dwellinghouse (C3) and for building operations reasonably necessary for conversion. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted
Development)(England) Order 2015 as amended Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q -Conversion of barn to form 1No dwelling
The relevant reference is DC/24/05220 A full range of documents submitted with the application including the decision notice containing the conditions can be viewed online via the Mid Suffolk Planning search:
The Buyer will be responsible for CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy), however given the proposed development is conversion of an existing building it is our understanding there will be no CIL liability.

ACCESS
The prior approval provides for use of the existing access serving Granary Barn.
There may be the opportunity (subject to the relevant approvals) to create a new separate access to the Barn form the highway to the south. In this case any access easement to the barn over the Seller’s retained property would be surrendered.

SERVICES
No detailed investigations have been made into the provision of services. Any prospective purchasers must rely on their own enquires in respect of proximity and capacity of services

LOCATION
The site is located approximately 3.1 miles north of Elmswell which provides a good level of services including a Co-op supermarket, Post office, Public Houses, numerous small businesses, rail line connecting Bury St Edmunds to Stowmarket, Primary School and nursery. There is excellent access to the A14 at junction 47 just to the south of Elmswell. Stowmarket is approximately 7.5 miles to the south east of the property providing a wide ranges of services and a mainline railway station with London Liverpool Street approximately 1 h 26 minutes. Bury St Edmunds is a very attractive Market Town providing abundant employment, shopping schooling and leisure opportunities.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is available by Private Treaty. The Vendors reserve the right to invite best offers.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Mid Suffolk District Council, Endeavour House, 8 Russell Rd, Ipswich IP1 2BX. Tel:

DIRECTIONS
Postcode IP31 3HS
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AGENT’S NOTE
Prior Approval was obtained by Anglia Design Ltd (contact Tim Linstead / ). There may be potential for a buyer to obtain planning permission for a replacement new dwelling and a new separate access given the principle of residential development has been established.