Listed buildings and conservation areas
Careful, detailed drawings for work to protected buildings and in protected places.
Changes that respect the building.
We prepare the drawings for listed building consent and for planning applications in conservation areas.
Listed buildings and conservation areas are protected for good reason, and applications are looked at more closely. The council wants to see exactly what is changing and how.
That means more detailed drawings than a normal application, and a design that works with the character of the building. We survey carefully and draw the detail the conservation officer will ask for.
What you get
- A detailed measured survey
- Existing and proposed drawings
- Larger-scale details where needed
- Listed building consent or planning application
- Coordination with your heritage consultant
We aim to reply within one working day.
Work we prepare drawings for.
Listed building consent
Internal and external alterations to a listed building.
Extensions
Additions designed to sit comfortably beside the original building.
Conservation area applications
Planning applications where the setting and street scene matter.
Windows, doors and roofs
Detailed drawings for replacement or repair.
Internal alterations
Changes to layout that affect historic fabric.
Supporting drawings
Drawings to go with a heritage statement prepared by a specialist.
More detail, because more is asked.
Conservation officers look at materials, proportions and what will be lost. Good drawings answer those questions before they are asked.
- Accurate record of the existing building
- Materials and finishes clearly noted
- Details drawn at larger scale
- A design that suits the building
Three steps to a submitted application.
Talk it through
Tell us about the property and what you want to do. We visit or work from what you send us.
We draw it up
We prepare the drawings and send you drafts to check and change.
Submission
We finalise the package and submit it, or hand it to you ready to go.
What needs listed building consent?
Any work that affects the character of a listed building, inside or out. That can include things that would not need planning permission on another house.
Do permitted development rights apply?
They are much more limited for listed buildings and in conservation areas. We check what applies to your property.
Do I need a heritage statement?
Usually, yes. Applications affecting a listed building or conservation area normally need one. We can work alongside a heritage consultant.
What happens if I do work without consent?
Carrying out unauthorised work to a listed building is a criminal offence, so it is important to get consent first.
You might also need.
Let's talk it through.
Tell us about the property and what you want to do. We’ll come back with a fixed quote and the best route to approval.