You probably do need a SE asap: Especially if it really is moving. However, people often think that cracks are getting bigger when they see them for the second time: There is a small device that you can place on a wall to measure movement that your SE may think worthwhile.

You probably need to talk to a SE first, then Planning second depending on findings. If you don't know of SE's in your area, let me know and I'll give you a few numbers. Probably best to talk to your architect first about finding one as he may have a preference.

PP for a conversion is not the same as PP for a demolish and rebuild. If you take it down they can say you are in breach of your original PP. I was reading of a case where Building Control told the owner of a barn that it would have to be knocked down. They did that and were then told by the planners that -"since the barn no longer exists it cannot be converted as per the original PP". The planners actually withdrew the original PP and told the owners they would have to submit an fresh application for a new build. They went on to say that since it was in the countryside, a new build application was likely to be refused !

Get your barn propped up so it can't fall down and have an SE come and advise you on what steps need to be taken to reinforce it. I would avoid approaching the planners for new PP unless you really really have to. My architect lives in a barn conversion and when he purchased it the place was leaning over badly. They had to use chains to pull it back upright before it could be reinforced with new timber. They are surprisingly strong. If you really have to take it down under no circumstances do so until you get your PP amended in writing.

Good luck.

Gosh no

It's concrete block & asbestos cement roof

Here

Why is this in the commercial build section Katy? Are you trying to get permission for change of use?

It's my nursery.......It's being going on for ages

I have permission to alter it and open as a nursery

I just looked - 9 out of the 16 threads in commercial are about my nursery - sorry

I guess you title is better

But mine expressed exactly how I was feeling

With this type of building, it is unlikely to be a stability issue. Unfortunately (perhaps) it is more likely to prove to be a settlement problem.

Do you have a photo looking on a side wall?

I thought you'd found an architect Katy...get him/her along pronto...he/she will know who to talk to...engineers and in planning.

Have emailed him Caliwag - but it is Saturday evening after all

I was just gutted and needing of support

I think the barn is going to have to come down

I am really gutted by it

Thanks Jon

I was emailed by the architect this morning (which I was very impressed by)

He thinks it will be OK - it's not a surprise to him & he has put some under pinning in at that corner in the plans (apparently)

& surprise surprise - these builders have dropped out of the tender - so I am still one builder short

Posted By: TheDoctornot all architects are 9 to 5'ers......

You mean you know some who are....?

J

Katymac

Is that ivy creeping up the wall if so I would get rid of it as it can damage the walls with its aerial roots and the foundations with its roots.