Historic Lancashire Barn Converted Into Sustainable Homes

Published April 6, 2021

The Duchy of Lancaster has successfully converted a historic farm building on its Wyreside estate into two spacious and energy-efficient family homes. Due to complete before the end of April, it is hoped that the development will achieve one of the highest EPC ratings of any Duchy development project to date. After the roof of […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged Alan Ward, Gleaves Hill Barn, Head of Rural Development, Lancashire Survey, Lara Thompson, sustainable development, Sustainable homes, Wright Design Partnership

Bringing Redundant Farm Buildings Back Into Use

Published February 26, 2021

The Duchy of Lancaster has this month applied for planning permission to convert a redundant disused barn, stable block and cart-shed at Bantons Barn on the Wyreside estate in Lancashire into three new residential dwellings. Bantons Farm is located on Chipping Road approximately half a mile south of the picturesque village of Dolphinholme and seven […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged conservation, Head of Rural Development, Lancashire Survey, Lara Thompson, restoration and renewal, rural development, Rural property, sustainable development