Fast, accurate heritage statements and listed building advice
If you are planning works to a listed building, thinking of buying one, or preparing proposals that affect a heritage asset, you need clear and reliable heritage advice.
We provide fixed price , planning-ready, heritage statements and practical one-to-one advice for listed building owners, purchasers, architects and applicants.
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For owners who want early advice before commissioning a heritage statement.
A fixed-fee video consultation with practical guidance on likely consent issues and next steps.
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For minor or low-impact proposals where a concise desk-based heritage statement is likely to be enough.
A proportionate written statement focused on the building, the proposal and the likely consent route.
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For more involved proposals that need a fuller desk-based heritage assessment and clearer justification.
A more detailed written statement tailored to the works, the significance of the asset and the planning context.
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For proposals where a site visit and more detailed assessment are needed before submission.
A fuller heritage statement based on inspection of the building and a more developed assessment of impact and justification.
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Additional support is available where a project needs more than the core advice or statement service.
This can include fast-track work, application support or other agreed add-ons alongside your instruction.
A heritage statement explains the significance of a listed building or other heritage asset and assesses how proposed works may affect that significance. It is commonly needed for listed building consent and for other applications affecting heritage assets.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In many cases, yes. Local planning authorities commonly expect a heritage statement with listed building consent applications, and often with planning applications affecting listed buildings, their setting or conservation areas.
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That depends on the building, the proposals and the level of research required. Straightforward householder cases are often a mid‑hundreds professional exercise, with more complex or sensitive schemes requiring more detailed work.
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Sometimes, yes. The real question is whether the proposal can be designed in a way that respects the building’s significance, and listed building consent is often required.
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Sometimes, but not as a blanket rule. The answer depends on the significance of the existing windows, the proposed units, and the likely impact on the building’s character.
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ItYes. Early heritage advice often saves time and cost by clarifying what is likely to be acceptable before drawings and applications are finalised.
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