103 PPt 6 Repurposing Buildings.

Why do the use of buildings need to adapt ?

• To comply with government regulations

• To be viable and meet the needs of local communities

• To increase the property value

• To reduce maintenance costs

What is required for a change of use in buildings, other than for certain permitted changes?

• A new construction plan

• A community vote

• Planning permission

• A change in ownership

What is likely to be required for most external building work associated with a change of use?

• Interior design approval

• Planning permission

• A building survey

• A public hearing

Why are larger numbers of traditional barns and farm buildings becoming redundant?

• They are too small for modern farming needs.

• They are being replaced by corporate-run farms with large open-plan barns.

• They are being converted into houses and holiday lets.

• They are not easily adaptable to changes in use throughout the seasons.

What is one way to avoid the redundancy of traditional barns and farm buildings?

• Demolishing them to make space for modern structures.

• Converting them into other types of buildings like houses or shops.

• Leaving them unused to preserve historical architecture.

• Expanding them to accommodate modern farming equipment.

What is a common new use for corner shops due to the shift towards online shopping?

• They are often converted into residential houses

• They are transformed into libraries

• They become community centers

• They are used as storage warehouses

What tends to happen to churches as the number of people attending congregations falls?

• They are demolished to make space for new buildings

• They are converted into luxury open-plan accommodation

• They are turned into museums

• They are usually left abandoned

What is important to maintain when converting churches into new accommodations?

• The original color of the building

• The character and features of the existing building

• The religious symbols inside the building

• The surrounding landscape

What is a common new use for large industrial warehouses, factories, and commercial buildings in desirable locations?

• They are demolished for new constructions.

• They are mainly repurposed as apartments.

• They are used as storage facilities.

• They are converted into museums.

Besides being repurposed as apartments, what other uses might conversions of prominent buildings have?

• Residential only.

• Retail, commercial, and leisure facilities.

• Industrial manufacturing.

• Agricultural purposes.