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

The title of this blog is a popular search for current and potential owners of listed buildings alike...

LiDAR is an invaluable tool for identifying features of archaeological significance.

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.

Although outbuildings are often assumed to be small structures with relatively low heritage significance, this is a misinterpretation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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