WE WON ! OUR PLANNING APPEAL WAS ALLOWED AND 'THE PIGGERY' NOW HAS PLANNING PERMISSION. Sean and Kate and their daughters Aisling, Merla and Kezzy will be able to continue living in their lovely home.

The Renovation
Originally built as a livestock shed between 1888 and 1907, 'The Piggery' had been redundant for several years, housing only some simple compost toilets, and was losing slates and becoming derelict. The renovation to a dwelling house began in autumn 2003, and was completed in 2004. All original openings were retained, and just two small window openings added. The roof height was raised by 40cm, reclaimed slates were used, and four rooflights were added on the south side.

The Piggery Planning Saga

The Future
We hope to now put the past behind us, and work with Caradon District Council in re-developing our farm-buildings for residential and business use to meet our housing and livelihood needs, and to create a diverse and thriving community at Keveral.
We believe that we can help each other to achieve our shared aims of:
affordable housing
ecological sustainability
supporting the local economy
providing rural employment
public access to the countryside, and
growing organic food
...... all things that Keveral Farm has been doing since 1973, long before everyone else started talking about them !