On Saturday, 28 July 2018 09:50:30 UTC+1, Andy Burns wrote:
In Cornwall, and probably other rural holiday areas as well, it's not
uncommon for a farmer to apply for PP to convert a disused or even
derelict barn into holiday accommodation
Under "Class Q" there's a standing presumption to convert disused farm
buildings direct to residential (subject to the rules).

In Wales I saw a lot of 'agricultural buildings' that looked suspiciciously like detached bungalows without window frames.

After a few years they moved the cows out, put in windows, and sold at a profit.

Owain