Heritage Assessments & Heritage Statements
Expert Heritage Statements and Heritage Impact Assessments to support your planning application. We help you navigate the complexities of working with listed buildings, conservation areas, and protected properties.
What's Included in Your Heritage Assessment
Comprehensive documentation tailored to secure planning approval for your heritage property.
Statement of Significance
Detailed analysis of your property's heritage value and historic importance.
Heritage Impact Analysis
Assessment of how proposed works will affect the historic character.
Historic Map & Archive Review
Research into historical records, maps, and documentation.
Policy & Legislation Compliance
Alignment with NPPF, Historic England guidance, and local policies.
Justification for Proposed Works
Clear reasoning to support your planning application.
Visual Impact Assessment
Analysis of visual changes where required by the planning authority.
Integration with Your Planning Application
Your Heritage Statement seamlessly integrates with your Design and Access Statement and other planning documents. We ensure all documentation works together to present a compelling case to the planning authority.
Heritage Properties We Cover
Expert assessments for all types of heritage assets and protected properties.
Grade I, II & II* Listed Buildings
Alterations, extensions, and conversions to protected buildings.
Conservation Area Properties
New development and alterations within conservation zones.
Scheduled Monuments
Proposals near or affecting scheduled ancient monuments.
Locally Listed Buildings
Works affecting buildings on the local heritage register.
Registered Parks & Gardens
Development near historic landscapes and gardens.
Historic Structures
Conversion or demolition of buildings with historic value.
When Do You Need a Heritage Assessment?
Planning authorities require Heritage Statements for applications that may affect heritage assets. Without proper heritage documentation, your application is likely to be rejected.
Our Heritage Assessment Process
Initial Consultation
We discuss your project and assess heritage requirements.
Archive Research
Historical map review, archive searches, and documentation gathering.
Site Analysis
Assessment of the property's heritage significance and character.
Impact Assessment
Evaluation of how proposed works affect the heritage asset.
Report Preparation
Comprehensive Heritage Statement aligned with planning policy.
Ready to Start Your Heritage Assessment?
Get expert Heritage Statements that secure planning approval. Our 98% success rate speaks for itself.
Heritage Assessment FAQs
Common questions about Heritage Statements and Heritage Impact Assessments.
A Heritage Statement (or Statement of Heritage Significance) is a document that describes the significance of a heritage asset and assesses the impact of proposed works on that significance. It's required for planning applications affecting listed buildings, conservation areas, and other heritage assets, and helps the planning authority understand why your proposals are acceptable.
You need a Heritage Impact Assessment whenever your proposed works affect a heritage asset — including alterations to listed buildings, development in conservation areas, works near scheduled monuments, or changes to locally listed buildings. If you're unsure, we can advise during a free consultation whether your project requires one.
Our typical turnaround is around 10 working days from receiving all the necessary information. More complex projects involving extensive archive research or multiple heritage assets may take longer, but we'll always agree a timeline with you upfront.
We'll need details of your property (address, listing grade if applicable), your proposed works (plans, drawings, or a description), and any existing historical documentation you have. We handle the rest — archive research, site visits, and report preparation.
No document can guarantee approval, as the decision rests with the planning authority. However, a well-prepared Heritage Statement significantly strengthens your application by clearly demonstrating that your proposals respect the significance of the heritage asset. Our 98% approval rate reflects the quality of our documentation.
Yes, we prepare Heritage Statements for properties across England, Scotland, and Wales. We're familiar with the different heritage legislation and policy frameworks in each nation, including Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland, and Cadw guidance.