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If you’ve decided to install renewables in a listed building, you likely already know that this may require a Heritage Statement as part of the planning process. Our most successful clients are those who have a clear idea for their property and seek to build a robust, evidence-based case to ensure a straightforward path to consent. A successful project is often defined by an ability to anticipate and solve a series of complex, challenges. This guide is designed to illuminate

Receiving a letter from your local council about unauthorised works can be stressful and confusing. Whether it is a Planning Contravention Notice, a request for information, or an Enforcement Notice, you may be wondering what it means and how serious it is. Many homeowners and small developers find themselves in this situation unintentionally, often after carrying out work they believed was permitted. The important thing is to stay calm and act quickly. Most cases can be reso

You’ve drawn the perfect extension -then the council asks for a heritage statement. Don’t panic. With the right evidence, early engagement and realistic expectations about statutory duties, heritage constraints can become design advantages What is a heritage statement? A heritage statement (or heritage impact assessment) explains an asset’s significance and assesses how a proposed change will affect it. It’s commonly required for listed building consent, works in conservation