LISTED BUILDINGS
Understand the building. Respect its history. Then change it.
Period homes carry their value in their character. Listing exists to protect that character, which is why the rules are stricter than for an ordinary house: changes inside and out are judged against what makes the building significant.
A listed building needs listed building consent for any work that affects its character, and the listing covers the whole building, inside as well as out, not just the parts that look historic. Carrying out that work without consent is a criminal offence. Getting the consent right is not a formality.
We read the significance of the building first, then design changes that respect it. That is what the council's heritage officer looks for, and it is also what protects the value of the house.
WHAT WE OFFER?
Every service below states what the work covers and what you receive at the end of it.
HERITAGE APPRAISAL AND STATEMENTS
What makes the building significant, assessed before design starts.
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT
Internal and external alterations to listed buildings, from structural changes to new kitchens and bathrooms.
EXTENSIONS TO LISTED BUILDINGS
New work designed to sit with the listed building rather than compete with it, with planning permission and listed building consent prepared together.
PERIOD DETAILING AND MATERIALS
Matching brick, lime mortar, timber windows and joinery, specified so new work sits properly with the old.
HOW IT WORKS?
Four stages, one team, no handover between firms.
- 01
SIGNIFICANCE
The building and its history assessed before design starts.
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DESIGN
Changes drawn to respect what makes the building significant.
- 03
CONSENT
Listed building consent and any planning application prepared and lodged together.
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TECHNICAL
Construction details issued, including any conditions on materials.
WHY CHOOSE US?
RELATED SERVICES
PLANNING WORK TO A LISTED HOME?
Tell us about the building and what you have in mind, and we can talk through the consents it may need.