Hull is a city that wears its heritage on its sleeve, and for better or worse, has a distinctive appearance that can be read like a book. The grand imperial facades of the port offices and the exchange recall its days as a pre-eminent trading port of the British Empire, while the crumbling wharves and rusting cranes are a reminder of the lost fishing industry. Still newer buildings, apartment blocks and theatres, finally fill gaps left over from second world war bombs and speak to a city seized by the hope of regeneration. With that in mind, Hull can be a difficult place to build from a heritage perspective, with so many overlapping areas of physical and social history to consider and take account of. So if you’d like a listed building consent in Hull, where do you even begin? Calling Blue Willow Heritage is a good start.

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Thanks to our years of experience in the heritage planning field, Blue Willow heritage is perfectly placed to guide you through the whole process from start to successful conclusion, while adding value to the project along the way. Our collaborative approach to working that involves the client and the local authorities in equal measure ensures that all parties are on the same page, and can have their aims met. As well as this we can assist with every part of the application, from the drawing board until the last coat of paint, to ensure the whole project is as good as it can be from a heritage perspective while still meeting your needs. From offering design advice and practical help to shepherding the documents through the planning process, we can be there at every step.

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Blue Willow Heritage can prepare a wide array of heritage documents in support of your application, including Desk Based Assessments, Heritage Impact Assessments, Listed Building Consent, or even larger scale projects like local plans and Local Area Character Assessments. Thanks to our years of experience we are familiar with buildings of all sizes and types, and can work on projects of all kinds, from single family domestic dwellings to schools, hospitals, industrial buildings or brownfield sites. We’re very familiar with Hull and the surrounding area, allowing us to bring even more specific expertise to your project, and can also work in surrounding areas such as Goole, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Hornsea, Beverley, Driffield, Pocklington, Selby, Market Weighton and Holme Upon Spalding Moor.

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If you require planning permission on a Hull building that has heritage factors in play, or if your building is in a protected area such as an AONB or conservation area, then giving Blue Willow Heritage a call is the best start you can make. By working with us, you’re choosing to work with an expert team that is dedicated to working in your best interests as well as the best interests of your building. With a collaborative approach that is more likely to turn a no into a yes, and to do it in a timescale that suits you, it’s the first step towards getting the outcome you want.