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
Apr 106 min
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
Apr 5, 20235 min
De-Listing a Historic Building
De-listing is a rare occurrence, but it can be done. To find out more about how to de-list your property if applicable, then read on!
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Tiffany Snowden
Feb 22, 20233 min
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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Natalie Barker
Feb 9, 20234 min
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...
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Tiffany Snowden
Dec 14, 20224 min
A History of Smoke Bays
The smoke bay is an early ancestor of the modern fireplace and chimney.
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Natalie Barker
Nov 16, 20223 min
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
Oct 20, 20222 min
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...
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Natalie Barker
Sep 21, 20224 min
Improving Thermal Efficiency in Historic Buildings
With the current energy crisis, how we heat old buildings in winter will change. It is vital to try and achieve optimal thermal efficiency.
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Tiffany Snowden
Mar 2, 20224 min
The Arts and Crafts Movement
Something that is often surprising to visitors to Britain’s towns and cities is quite how much of it is actually a Victorian pastiche of...
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Tiffany Snowden
Feb 12, 20223 min
What is the Historic Environment Record?
The Historic Environment Record, or HER, is an invaluable resource in heritage-led planning. But what is it and what data does it hold?
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Tiffany Snowden
Jul 30, 20214 min
Top 5 Myths About Altering a Listed Building
There are millions of listed or otherwise protected buildings all over the UK, but few people know exactly what you can and can’t do when...
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Tiffany Snowden
Jul 2, 20213 min
What is a Heritage Consultant and Why Do I Need One?
Hiring a Heritage Consultant to help with planning permission can be vital to help you turn a listed building or historic property into...
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