Commercial & Alternative Uses

Guidance for owners of commercial or roadside land, including EV charging, drive-thru development, barn conversions, and alternative uses. Focused on practical feasibility and value.

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Class Q Barn Conversions Explained: Rules, Limits and Opportunities

Commercial & Alternative Uses, Land Promotion & Development Strategies, Landowner Guidance

Thinking about converting a barn to residential use? Learn about Class Q permitted development rights, key limitations, and how to unlock value from your land. Converting barns and agricultural buildings into residential properties has become a popular route for landowners seeking to unlock value without the full cost and time of a traditional planning application. […]

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Is Your Roadside Land Suitable for EV Charging or Drive-Thru Development?

Commercial & Alternative Uses, Landowner Guidance

Own roadside land? Discover whether your site could be suitable for EV charging, drive-thru food, or roadside retail development. Roadside land is becoming increasingly valuable as travel patterns change and demand grows for EV charging infrastructure, drive-thru food outlets, and roadside retail. Many landowners are unaware that land which has limited traditional development appeal may

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