In this blog post, we take a look at conservation areas in more detail...

Planning permission is a critical process when making alterations to registered parks and gardens in the UK

The title of this blog is a popular search for current and potential owners of listed buildings alike...

LiDAR is an invaluable tool for identifying features of archaeological significance.

Who are the National Amenity Societies and why should we consult them? Read on to find out more.

Desk-Based Assessments aim to present a clear impression of the archaeological potential of a given site.

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?

With the annual York Georgian Festival just around the corner, Sophie is dedicating this week's blogpost to The York Georgian Society, and t

Any kind of earthwork can be subject to detailed surveys. Learn more in this week's blog, exploring earthworks and their significance.

Although outbuildings are often assumed to be small structures with relatively low heritage significance, this is a misinterpretation.

Many people wonder what the difference is between a Grade II and a Grade II* listed building.

Structure from motion (SFM) is a photogrammetric technique which uses two-dimensional images to reconstruct three-dimensional structures...

Welcome to the Team, Sophie! Sophie is a professional heritage consultant with experience working on, and providing advice for, a diverse...

Ailsa is an early careers heritage consultant who has joined the team, after taking part in Blue Willow's graduate mentorship scheme.

Careers in heritage vary from archaeologist to museum curator. Check out some of the options for working in the historic environment sector.

If you have altered your property without consent, a local authority can request that you submit a retrospective planning application.

Historically considered to be an inferior product to ashlar stone, the widespread use of brick within construction throughout Britain did...

Listed buildings can be some of the most desirable properties on the market, so take a look at our top tips, whether buying or selling.

Guest author, Ailsa Bailey - a Masters student at the University of York - dives into the history of conservation areas.

The smoke bay is an early ancestor of the modern fireplace and chimney.