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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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
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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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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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
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
Nov 16, 20223 min read
What is a Non-Designated Heritage Asset?
Currently a bit of a thorny topic within planning, today we are looking at the level of protection and treatment afforded to...
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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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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 10, 20224 min read
Barn Conversions: Common Heritage Issues and How to Manage Them
Despite there being widespread regional variations within the design of farmsteads, there are a number of common shared issues that arise.
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Natalie Barker
Jul 13, 20222 min read
What is Curtilage Listing?
If you have ever owned a listed building, you may have come across what is known as a curtilage listed property.
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Natalie Barker
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Blue Willow Heritage Welcomes Natalie Barker PCIfA
Welcome to the Team, Natalie! Natalie is a professional heritage consultant with experience working on a variety of sites types, each...
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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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Tiffany Snowden
Feb 11, 20223 min read
What is the Historic Environment Record?
The Historic Environment Record, or HER, is an invaluable resource in heritage-led planning. But what is it and what data does it hold?
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Tiffany Snowden
Jul 30, 20214 min read
Top 5 Myths About Altering a Listed Building
There are millions of listed or otherwise protected buildings all over the UK, but few people know exactly what you can and can’t do when...
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Tiffany Snowden
Jul 2, 20213 min read
What is a Heritage Consultant and Why Do I Need One?
Hiring a Heritage Consultant to help with planning permission can be vital to help you turn a listed building or historic property into...
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