Level 1 Heritage Statements for Listed Buildings
If you are applying for listed building consent for minor or lower-impact works, you will often need a concise heritage statement explaining the significance of the building and assessing how the proposed works may affect that significance. For a broader overview of how the rules apply in practice, see our guide to common listed building alterations and whether they need consent.
Recept prepares clear, proportionate and well-evidenced Level 1 heritage statements for listed building owners, purchasers, architects and applicants. This service is intended for proposals where a desk-based statement is likely to be enough and where a concise, planning-ready document is the most sensible and cost-effective approach.
A good Level 1 heritage statement explains the building’s significance, sets out the proposed works in a clear way and addresses likely heritage impacts without unnecessary length. The aim is to provide a document that is useful to clients and agents, readable for case officers and properly tailored to the building and the proposal.
What a Level 1 heritage statement typically includes
A clear explanation of the building’s significance and, where relevant, its setting.
A proportionate description of the site, its history and the relevant heritage context.
An explanation of the proposed works and the reasons for them.
A concise assessment of the likely impact of the proposals on significance.
Design refinement or mitigation points where appropriate.
A focused written document intended to support listed building consent and related applications.
This level of service is usually best suited to relatively straightforward proposals where the heritage issues are limited and a site visit is not needed at the outset. If the works are more involved, or if the heritage issues need fuller assessment, a higher level of service may be more appropriate.
Inquire about a Level 1 Heritage Statement
If you would like to discuss a possible instruction, please get in touch with a brief summary of the building, the proposed works and any drawings or photographs available at this stage.
For more on fees, see our guide: How much does a heritage statement cost in 2026?
