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Jun 184 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.

Apr 234 min read

Outbuildings and Heritage Issues

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

Jan 11, 20234 min read

All About Conservation Areas

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

Nov 30, 20222 min read

Enabling Development and Heritage Assets

Enabling development is the method of allowing development that would have a seemingly unfavourable impact on a heritage asset.

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