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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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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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What is a Grade I Listed Building?
Grade I listed buildings account for 2.5% of protected sites in the UK. Find out what makes them so special in this week's blog!

Tiffany Snowden
Sep 11, 20244 min read
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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?

Ailsa Bailey
Aug 28, 20245 min read
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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.

Sophie Pearson
Aug 14, 20245 min read
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A History of Smoke Bays
The smoke bay is an early ancestor of the modern fireplace and chimney.

Tiffany Snowden
Dec 14, 20224 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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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...

Natalie Barker
Nov 16, 20223 min read
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Neglected Listed Buildings: Halloween Special
A common misconception about the role of a heritage consultant is that we visit the most interesting and picturesque heritage sites....

Natalie Barker
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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Three Historical Architectural and Engineering Responses to Practical Problems
At their roots, both civil engineers and architects exist to create a physical environment in which people can live and enjoy; but...

Natalie Barker
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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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.

Natalie Barker
Aug 10, 20224 min read
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What is Curtilage Listing?
If you have ever owned a listed building, you may have come across what is known as a curtilage listed property.

Natalie Barker
Jul 13, 20222 min read
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Blue Willow Heritage Welcomes Natalie Barker PCIfA
Welcome to the Team, Natalie! Natalie is a professional heritage consultant with experience working on a variety of sites types, each...

Natalie Barker
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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