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Sophie Pearson
Mar 129 min read
Consent for Registered Parks and Gardens: Lessons from the Longboi Statue at the University of York
Planning permission is a critical process when making alterations to registered parks and gardens in the UK
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Sophie Pearson
Feb 124 min read
How to Submit a Listed Building Consent Application
The title of this blog is a popular search for current and potential owners of listed buildings alike...
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Ailsa Bailey
Jan 156 min read
Why Your Heritage Statement Isn't Policy Compliant
If a Heritage Statement is required as part of your development, it is important to note that this document must be policy compliant.
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Ailsa Bailey
Dec 18, 20246 min read
How Can Free LiDAR Data Enable My Development?
LiDAR is an invaluable tool for identifying features of archaeological significance.
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Sophie Pearson
Nov 13, 20245 min read
The National Amenity Societies: Who Are They & Why Do We Consult Them?
Who are the National Amenity Societies and why should we consult them? Read on to find out more.
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Ailsa Bailey
Oct 31, 20246 min read
What to Do if You Find Bats in Your Historic Building: Halloween Special
It is recommended that developers assume bats are present unless a recent survey has demonstrated their absence.
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Ailsa Bailey
Sep 24, 20245 min read
What is an Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment?
Desk-Based Assessments aim to present a clear impression of the archaeological potential of a given site.
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Tiffany Snowden
Sep 10, 20244 min read
What is a Grade I Listed Building?
Grade I listed buildings account for 2.5% of protected sites in the UK. Find out what makes them so special in this week's blog!
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Ailsa Bailey
Aug 27, 20245 min read
What is a Scheduled Monument and How Does it Affect My Development?
There are nearly 20,000 scheduled monuments in the UK, but what are they and what does it mean in terms of the planning process?
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Sophie Pearson
Aug 13, 20245 min read
Tips for Owning a Listed Building
Looking for ways to better care for your listed property? Here are some essential tips for owning a listed building.
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Sophie Pearson
Jul 30, 20246 min read
Preserving The Elegance of the Past: The York Georgian Society's Mission to Safeguard Georgian York.
With the annual York Georgian Festival just around the corner, Sophie is dedicating this week's blogpost to The York Georgian Society, and t
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Sophie Pearson
Jul 9, 20245 min read
Pitching it Right: The Historic Development and Modernisation of Football Stadiums in the UK
As excitement builds for the final of the UEFA European Football Championship, take a look at the history of football stadiums in the UK.
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Ailsa Bailey
Jun 18, 20244 min read
'Clarkson's Clause': New Permitted Development Rights for Agricultural Buildings
On the 21st of May 2024, the government launched new permitted development rights for the owners of agricultural buildings.
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Ailsa Bailey
Jun 5, 20245 min read
Archaeological Earthwork Surveys
Any kind of earthwork can be subject to detailed surveys. Learn more in this week's blog, exploring earthworks and their significance.
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Ailsa Bailey
May 21, 20243 min read
Work Experience at Blue Willow Heritage
Learn about Megan's experience during her placement module as part of the renowned 'Cultural Heritage Management' MA programme at York Uni.
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Sophie Pearson
May 11, 20246 min read
Going with the Flow: A Historical Journey through Watermills in the UK
From its humble beginnings to its peak during the industrial revolution, the story of watermills in the UK is testament to human ingenuity.
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Ailsa Bailey
Apr 23, 20244 min read
Outbuildings and Heritage Issues
Although outbuildings are often assumed to be small structures with relatively low heritage significance, this is a misinterpretation.
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Ailsa Bailey
Apr 9, 20246 min read
What is a Grade II* Listed Building?
Many people wonder what the difference is between a Grade II and a Grade II* listed building.
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Megan Dancer (University of York)
Mar 27, 20245 min read
Don't Forget to Remember: A History of Corfe Castle
This week, guest author, Megan Dancer - a Masters student at the University of York - writes about a historic site known as Corfe Castle.
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Ailsa Bailey
Mar 13, 20244 min read
Converting a Listed Barn
Explore barn conversion case studies which have successfully protected its heritage significance whilst meeting the developer's needs.
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