Navigate Heritage with Confidence

Owning a historic property is both a privilege and a responsibility. Whether you’re planning alterations to a listed building, developing a heritage site, or seeking conservation area consent, the path forward can seem complex. Our expert heritage planning consultants guide you through every step – from initial assessments to planning approval – ensuring your vision respects both history and regulation. With decades of experience in UK heritage planning, we transform challenging processes into clear, achievable plans.

Ensuring Compliance

The UK has strict laws protecting historic buildings, especially those that are listed or in conservation areas. Our heritage consultants ensure compliance with regulations set by Historic England, local authorities, and the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Getting it wrong can result in criminal charges and requirements to reverse unauthorized changes.

We significantly improve the chances of obtaining necessary planning permissions. We know what local authorities and conservation officers look for and can help prepare compelling assessments and statements that address potential concerns proactively.

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Heritage Statement

A Heritage Statement is a crucial planning document that demonstrates understanding of a property’s historical significance and potential impacts of proposed changes. Our Heritage consultants enhance these statements through professional research, architectural assessment, proper documentation of features, and expert evaluation of impacts using recognized frameworks – ultimately creating a compelling case for planning authorities that balances preservation with proposed modifications.

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Listed Building Consent

Listed Building Consent is required legal permission for altering listed buildings. Our Heritage consultants guide this process by preparing necessary documentation (drawings, method statements, impact assessments), managing discussions with conservation officers, and ensuring proposals meet regulations while respecting historic value. Their expertise typically accelerates approval and increases success rates.

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Listed Building Appeal

A Listed Building Appeal is the formal process for challenging a local authority’s decision to refuse Listed Building Consent. Our Heritage consultants strengthen appeals by providing expert evidence, preparing technical documentation, demonstrating how proposals comply with policies, and representing clients at appeal hearings. Their expertise often improves the likelihood of overturning initial refusals

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Conservation Area Consent

(Conservation Area Consent was replaced in 2013 by Planning Permission for demolition work in conservation areas??). Our Heritage consultants help by assessing the impact on the area’s character, preparing heritage statements, and demonstrating how proposals preserve or enhance the conservation area’s special architectural or historic interest.

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Conservation Area Appeal

A Conservation Area Appeal challenges a local authority’s refusal of planning permission for work in a conservation area. Our Heritage consultants support appeals by providing expert evidence on heritage impact, demonstrating compliance with conservation policies, and representing clients through the appeal process.

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Why not ask us to appraise your latest project?

Tell us about your project so we can do an appraisal of the planning and architectural opportunities and constraints and share these with you.

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