Converting agricultural to residential zoning | Legal Aid Centre

Questioner

I have been living in a cadastrally split house with my parents-in-law for 18 years, it still has an agricultural designation, but I now want to convert it to residential designation in connection with a mortgage transfer. How should I approach this?

Lawyer

You can apply for an environmental permit for a different use (residential instead of agricultural) or a 'real' zoning plan amendment. Most municipalities do have a policy regarding the conversion of former agricultural company homes into regular homes. You should take into account that it will not always be possible to cooperate in a conversion or that this is only possible under certain conditions. It is best to first obtain information from the municipality about the possibilities in your situation.