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
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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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 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
Sep 7, 20222 min read
Do I Need Listed Building Consent?
Determining if you need Listed Building Consent is vital as undertaking works to your home prior to obtaining consent is a criminal offence.
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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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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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