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Ailsa Bailey
Jan 156 min read
Why Your Heritage Statement Isn't Policy Compliant
If a Heritage Statement is required as part of your development, it is important to note that this document must be policy compliant.
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Ailsa Bailey
Dec 18, 20246 min read
How Can Free LiDAR Data Enable My Development?
LiDAR is an invaluable tool for identifying features of archaeological significance.
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Sophie Pearson
Nov 13, 20245 min read
The National Amenity Societies: Who Are They & Why Do We Consult Them?
Who are the National Amenity Societies and why should we consult them? Read on to find out more.
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Ailsa Bailey
Sep 24, 20245 min read
What is an Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment?
Desk-Based Assessments aim to present a clear impression of the archaeological potential of a given site.
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Ailsa Bailey
Apr 23, 20244 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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Tiffany Snowden
Jan 17, 20244 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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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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Ailsa Bailey
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.
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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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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 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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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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