De-listing is a rare occurrence, but it can be done. To find out more about how to de-list your property if applicable, then read on!

Careers in heritage vary from archaeologist to museum curator. Check out some of the options for working in the historic environment sector.

If you have altered your property without consent, a local authority can request that you submit a retrospective planning application.

Historically considered to be an inferior product to ashlar stone, the widespread use of brick within construction throughout Britain did...

Listed buildings can be some of the most desirable properties on the market, so take a look at our top tips, whether buying or selling.

Guest author, Ailsa Bailey - a Masters student at the University of York - dives into the history of conservation areas.

The smoke bay is an early ancestor of the modern fireplace and chimney.

Enabling development is the method of allowing development that would have a seemingly unfavourable impact on a heritage asset.

Currently a bit of a thorny topic within planning, today we are looking at the level of protection and treatment afforded to...

A common misconception about the role of a heritage consultant is that we visit the most interesting and picturesque heritage sites....

At their roots, both civil engineers and architects exist to create a physical environment in which people can live and enjoy; but...

In the case of private dwellings, improved energy efficiency is a public benefit in planning, contributing to reduced carbon emissions.

With the current energy crisis, how we heat old buildings in winter will change. It is vital to try and achieve optimal thermal efficiency.

Determining if you need Listed Building Consent is vital as undertaking works to your home prior to obtaining consent is a criminal offence.

An introduction into how Blue Willow Heritage can help with the successful implementation of green energy within a historic building.

Despite there being widespread regional variations within the design of farmsteads, there are a number of common shared issues that arise.

If you have ever owned a listed building, you may have come across what is known as a curtilage listed property.

Welcome to the Team, Natalie! Natalie is a professional heritage consultant with experience working on a variety of sites types, each...

Something that is often surprising to visitors to Britain’s towns and cities is quite how much of it is actually a Victorian pastiche of...

The Historic Environment Record, or HER, is an invaluable resource in heritage-led planning. But what is it and what data does it hold?