Neighbourhood plans play a key role in enriching the historic environment.

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

In this blog post, we take a look at conservation areas in more detail...

Planning permission is a critical process when making alterations to registered parks and gardens in the UK

If a Heritage Statement is required as part of your development, it is important to note that this document must be policy compliant.

Who are the National Amenity Societies and why should we consult them? Read on to find out more.

It is recommended that developers assume bats are present unless a recent survey has demonstrated their absence.

Desk-Based Assessments aim to present a clear impression of the archaeological potential of a given site.

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?

Looking for ways to better care for your listed property? Here are some essential tips for owning a listed building.

On the 21st of May 2024, the government launched new permitted development rights for the owners of agricultural buildings.

Any kind of earthwork can be subject to detailed surveys. Learn more in this week's blog, exploring earthworks and their significance.

Many people wonder what the difference is between a Grade II and a Grade II* listed building.

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.

Welcome to the Team, Sophie! Sophie is a professional heritage consultant with experience working on, and providing advice for, a diverse...

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

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.

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...

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