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Ailsa Bailey
Jan 156 min read
Why Your Heritage Statement Isn't Policy Compliant
If a Heritage Statement is required as part of your development, it is important to note that this document must be policy compliant.
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Sophie Pearson
Nov 13, 20245 min read
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.
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Ailsa Bailey
Oct 31, 20246 min read
What to Do if You Find Bats in Your Historic Building: Halloween Special
It is recommended that developers assume bats are present unless a recent survey has demonstrated their absence.
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Ailsa Bailey
Sep 24, 20245 min read
What is an Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment?
Desk-Based Assessments aim to present a clear impression of the archaeological potential of a given site.
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Ailsa Bailey
Aug 27, 20245 min read
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 13, 20245 min read
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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Ailsa Bailey
Jun 18, 20244 min read
'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, 20245 min read
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
Apr 9, 20246 min read
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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Tiffany Snowden
Jan 17, 20244 min read
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
Jun 13, 20233 min read
Blue Willow Heritage Welcomes Sophie Pearson
Welcome to the Team, Sophie! Sophie is a professional heritage consultant with experience working on, and providing advice for, a diverse...
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Tiffany Snowden
Feb 22, 20233 min read
Retrospective Planning Permission
If you have altered your property without consent, a local authority can request that you submit a retrospective planning application.
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Tiffany Snowden
Jan 25, 20233 min read
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.
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Natalie Barker
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Enabling Development and Heritage Assets
Enabling development is the method of allowing development that would have a seemingly unfavourable impact on a heritage asset.
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Natalie Barker
Nov 16, 20223 min read
What is a Non-Designated Heritage Asset?
Currently a bit of a thorny topic within planning, today we are looking at the level of protection and treatment afforded to...
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Natalie Barker
Aug 10, 20224 min read
Barn Conversions: Common Heritage Issues and How to Manage Them
Despite there being widespread regional variations within the design of farmsteads, there are a number of common shared issues that arise.
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