What is a Scheduled Monument and How Does it Affect My Development?
There are nearly 20,000 scheduled monuments in the UK, but what are they and what does it mean in terms of the planning process?
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Sophie Pearson
- Aug 14
- 5 min
Tips for Owning a Listed Building
Looking for ways to better care for your listed property? Here are some essential tips for owning a listed building.
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Sophie Pearson
- Jul 31
- 6 min
Preserving The Elegance of the Past: The York Georgian Society's Mission to Safeguard Georgian York.
With the annual York Georgian Festival just around the corner, Sophie is dedicating this week's blogpost to The York Georgian Society, and t
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Sophie Pearson
- Jul 10
- 5 min
Pitching it Right: The Historic Development and Modernisation of Football Stadiums in the UK
As excitement builds for the final of the UEFA European Football Championship, take a look at the history of football stadiums in the UK.
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Ailsa Bailey
- Jun 19
- 4 min
'Clarkson's Clause': New Permitted Development Rights for Agricultural Buildings
On the 21st of May 2024, the government launched new permitted development rights for the owners of agricultural buildings.
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Ailsa Bailey
- Jun 5
- 5 min
Archaeological Earthwork Surveys
Any kind of earthwork can be subject to detailed surveys. Learn more in this week's blog, exploring earthworks and their significance.
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Ailsa Bailey
- May 22
- 3 min
Work Experience at Blue Willow Heritage
Learn about Megan's experience during her placement module as part of the renowned 'Cultural Heritage Management' MA programme at York Uni.
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Sophie Pearson
- May 12
- 6 min
Going with the Flow: A Historical Journey through Watermills in the UK
From its humble beginnings to its peak during the industrial revolution, the story of watermills in the UK is testament to human ingenuity.
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Ailsa Bailey
- Apr 24
- 4 min
Outbuildings and Heritage Issues
Although outbuildings are often assumed to be small structures with relatively low heritage significance, this is a misinterpretation.
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Ailsa Bailey
- Apr 10
- 6 min
What is a Grade II* Listed Building?
Many people wonder what the difference is between a Grade II and a Grade II* listed building.
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Megan Dancer (University of York)
- Mar 27
- 5 min
Don't Forget to Remember: A History of Corfe Castle
This week, guest author, Megan Dancer - a Masters student at the University of York - writes about a historic site known as Corfe Castle.
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Ailsa Bailey
- Mar 13
- 4 min
Converting a Listed Barn
Explore barn conversion case studies which have successfully protected its heritage significance whilst meeting the developer's needs.
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Sophie Pearson
- Mar 8
- 4 min
Unveiling the Unsung Heroines: Female Architects Who Shaped the Historic Built Environment
For International Women's Day, we celebrate the trailblazing female architects who made significant contributions to the built environment.
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Ailsa Bailey
- Feb 28
- 4 min
History of Leap Years
2024 is going to be a leap year, that occasional phenomena where an extra day is added to the month of February. This represents an...
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Sophie Pearson
- Feb 14
- 3 min
What is a Grade II Listed Building?
Grade II listed buildings make up about 92% of listed buildings in the UK. We go into what Grade II means and the associated considerations.
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Ailsa Bailey
- Jan 31
- 5 min
Historic Farmsteads : Why are they Important?
What are historic farmsteads and why are they important? We delve into their significance and best practice to ensure sympathetic proposals.
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Tiffany Snowden
- Jan 17
- 4 min
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Why a Good Design Team is Crucial to Your Project
Let's take a look at the part each member of the design team - from architects to ecologists - plays when it comes to your project.
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Sophie Pearson
- Jan 3
- 5 min
Glitz, Glamour and Good Lick of Paint: The Conservation of Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower stands as an iconic landmark on the Fylde coastline, as a symbol of architectural marvel within the region.
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Ailsa Bailey
- Oct 31, 2023
- 5 min
Halloween in Whitby: Some Famous Folk Tales
Heritage sites have inspired a rich variety of stories – both in historic times and in the present day. Let's explore Whitby's spooky sites!
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Sophie Pearson
- Oct 4, 2023
- 4 min
What is Heritage Significance?
If you own a listed building, then your property has inherent significance. But what exactly is heritage significance & why does it matter?
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