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 275 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
Mar 84 min read
Unveiling the Unsung Heroines: Female Architects Who Shaped the Historic Built Environment
For International Women's Day, we celebrate the trailblazing female architects who made significant contributions to the built environment.
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Tiffany Snowden
Jan 174 min read
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Why a Good Design Team is Crucial to Your Project
Let's take a look at the part each member of the design team - from architects to ecologists - plays when it comes to your project.
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Sophie Pearson
Oct 3, 20234 min read
What is Heritage Significance?
If you own a listed building, then your property has inherent significance. But what exactly is heritage significance & why does it matter?
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Ailsa Bailey
Jul 26, 20233 min read
Structure from Motion: How Archaeologists Create 3D Models
Structure from motion (SFM) is a photogrammetric technique which uses two-dimensional images to reconstruct three-dimensional structures...
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Tiffany Snowden
Jul 11, 20234 min read
Snatching Victory from the Jaws of Defeat: The Art of Appeals and How To Win Them
All about the appeals process and how professional support by heritage consultants can streamline the journey towards a successful outcome.
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Tiffany Snowden
May 3, 20233 min read
Westminster Abbey: A Royal Church Fit for a King
Westminster Abbey is not only a place of historical significance, but it is also a beautiful and inspiring building.
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Tiffany Snowden
Mar 22, 20233 min read
Careers in Heritage
Careers in heritage vary from archaeologist to museum curator. Check out some of the options for working in the historic environment sector.
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Tiffany Snowden
Feb 22, 20233 min read
Retrospective Planning Permission
If you have altered your property without consent, a local authority can request that you submit a retrospective planning application.
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Natalie Barker
Feb 9, 20234 min read
Building a Legacy: Bricks and Brickwork
Historically considered to be an inferior product to ashlar stone, the widespread use of brick within construction throughout Britain did...
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Tiffany Snowden
Jan 25, 20233 min read
Buying and Selling a Listed Building
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.
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Tiffany Snowden
Dec 14, 20224 min read
A History of Smoke Bays
The smoke bay is an early ancestor of the modern fireplace and chimney.
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Natalie Barker
Oct 31, 20222 min read
Neglected Listed Buildings: Halloween Special
A common misconception about the role of a heritage consultant is that we visit the most interesting and picturesque heritage sites....
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Natalie Barker
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Three Historical Architectural and Engineering Responses to Practical Problems
At their roots, both civil engineers and architects exist to create a physical environment in which people can live and enjoy; but...
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Tiffany Snowden
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Public Benefit and Private Dwellings: Yes, It's Possible
In the case of private dwellings, improved energy efficiency is a public benefit in planning, contributing to reduced carbon emissions.
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Natalie Barker
Sep 21, 20224 min read
Improving Thermal Efficiency in Historic Buildings
With the current energy crisis, how we heat old buildings in winter will change. It is vital to try and achieve optimal thermal efficiency.
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Natalie Barker
Aug 24, 20225 min read
Going Green: Adapting Historic Buildings
An introduction into how Blue Willow Heritage can help with the successful implementation of green energy within a historic building.
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Tiffany Snowden
Mar 2, 20224 min read
The Arts and Crafts Movement
Something that is often surprising to visitors to Britain’s towns and cities is quite how much of it is actually a Victorian pastiche of...
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