Developer's Third Shot at Barn Homes in Tilton

0:00It's March 30th, Lester News Today starts now, AI powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. A developer in Tilton on the Hill is pushing for a third shot at turning old chicken barns into 10 homes. He spout another fast track Class Q application with Harborough District Council for the site South of Launday Road. This permission type skips full planning if the barns can convert without major rebuilds. His first try got shot down last August because the plans didn't prove the structures could work as homes without huge fixes. The second in January failed, too, mainly since the site area went beyond the barn footprint itself. Locals and groups like the Tilton and Hallstead Steering Committee are fired up against it. They argue the barns aren't built right-light way timber, not solid portal frames, with roofs needing posts and layouts that don't match. They say it's basically impossible without full demolition, which kills Class Q eligibility. This time, the developer claims he's fixed the snags with parallel demolition plans

1:00and clearer sight maps. He insists walls stay intact, just adding doors and windows for minimal changes. Consultation runs until April 16th, so folks can still weigh in before the council decides. Keep an eye on how this barn battle shakes out.