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
Aug 135 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 95 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 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.
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Ailsa Bailey
Jun 55 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 213 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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Ailsa Bailey
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.
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Ailsa Bailey
Apr 96 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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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
Jan 35 min read
Glitz, Glamour and Good Lick of Paint: The Conservation of Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower stands as an iconic landmark on the Fylde coastline, as a symbol of architectural marvel within the region.
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Ailsa Bailey
Oct 31, 20235 min read
Halloween in Whitby: Some Famous Folk Tales
Heritage sites have inspired a rich variety of stories – both in historic times and in the present day. Let's explore Whitby's spooky sites!
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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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Tiffany Snowden
Aug 10, 20234 min read
Britain's Wonkiest Pub: The Crooked House
As investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident at The Crooked House, we take a look into the heritage issues.
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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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Sophie Pearson
Jul 21, 20234 min read
Life in Plastic? Not so Fantastic! The Debate Surrounding Timber vs uPVC Windows
In honour of the release of the new Barbie movie, we caught up with one of our most esteemed clients, Barbara Millicent Roberts to...
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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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Sophie Pearson
Jun 27, 20233 min read
Building a Better Future: The Merging of 8 Local Councils to Form North Yorkshire Council
The merging of local councils to form the North Yorkshire Council represents a bold step towards a more cohesive government model.
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Sophie Pearson
Jun 13, 20233 min read
Blue Willow Heritage Welcomes Sophie Pearson
Welcome to the Team, Sophie! Sophie is a professional heritage consultant with experience working on, and providing advice for, a diverse...
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Ailsa Bailey
May 30, 20232 min read
Blue Willow Heritage Welcomes Ailsa Bailey
Ailsa is an early careers heritage consultant who has joined the team, after taking part in Blue Willow's graduate mentorship scheme.
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