What is a heritage statement and do I need one?
A Heritage Statement is a specialist document which enables your local planning authority to understand the nature and extent of change to your heritage asset, and what impact that change will have on its significance.
Being a specialist document, it is vitally important that a Heritage Statement is produced by an accredited heritage professional, in a form and to standards laid down by the Government via the National Planning Policy Framework, Historic England through guidance documents and the relevant professional bodies i.e. the Institute of Historic Building Conservation and the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
You may need a Heritage Statement if you are looking to carry out works on a property/asset in a conservation area or that is a listed building.
What do I get for a fixed price?
Pre-application
Liaison with your local planning department and other interested parties on heritage and conservation matters relevant to the case. Liaison with other professionals involved in your proposal – Architect, Planning Consultant
One site visit and access to the Historic Environment Record/Local Archives/Record Office
Research
Production of a high-quality legislation, advice and good practice compliant Heritage Statement.
Post-application
Monitoring and responding to relevant queries for case officer and others during the consideration of applications. One revision of content of Heritage Statement if requested by the case officer for the planning authority.
Post-decision
Review of decision and any conditions, with advice on next steps.
Our experience, expertise and track record all at a fixed price with no hidden extras.
Which areas do you currently cover?
England and Wales.
How long does it usually take to get my Heritage Statement?
10 working days from written appointment
Get the ball rolling for your Heritage Statement…
From £876 with no VAT for householders & individuals