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Can I Put Rooflights in my Listed Building?
Rooflights are becoming increasingly
commonplace within listed buildings. But how easy is it to get Listed Building Consent?

Ailsa Bailey
May 146 min read
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How to Apply for Planning Permission in a Conservation Area
In this blog post, we take a look at conservation areas in more detail...

Sophie Pearson
Apr 96 min read
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Consent for Registered Parks and Gardens: Lessons from the Longboi Statue at the University of York
Planning permission is a critical process when making alterations to registered parks and gardens in the UK

Sophie Pearson
Mar 129 min read
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How Can Free LiDAR Data Enable My Development?
LiDAR is an invaluable tool for identifying features of archaeological significance.

Ailsa Bailey
Dec 18, 20246 min read
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The National Amenity Societies: Who Are They & Why Do We Consult Them?
Who are the National Amenity Societies and why should we consult them? Read on to find out more.

Sophie Pearson
Nov 13, 20245 min read
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'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.

Ailsa Bailey
Jun 19, 20244 min read
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Outbuildings and Heritage Issues
Although outbuildings are often assumed to be small structures with relatively low heritage significance, this is a misinterpretation.

Ailsa Bailey
Apr 24, 20244 min read
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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.

Tiffany Snowden
Jan 17, 20244 min read
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Retrospective Planning Permission
If you have altered your property without consent, a local authority can request that you submit a retrospective planning application.

Tiffany Snowden
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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Building a Legacy: Bricks and Brickwork
Historically considered to be an inferior product to ashlar stone, the widespread use of brick within construction throughout Britain did...

Natalie Barker
Feb 9, 20234 min read
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Buying and Selling a Listed Building
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.

Tiffany Snowden
Jan 25, 20233 min read
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All About Conservation Areas
Guest author, Ailsa Bailey - a Masters student at the University of York - dives into the history of conservation areas.

Ailsa Bailey
Jan 11, 20234 min read
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Enabling Development and Heritage Assets
Enabling development is the method of allowing development that would have a seemingly unfavourable impact on a heritage asset.

Natalie Barker
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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