Listed Building & Heritage Architects

Listing protects the whole building, inside and out, so almost any material alteration — from removing a chimneypiece to changing windows — needs listed-building consent. In practice a great deal is still possible; we establish early what is feasible, then design changes that respect the historic fabric and are likely to secure consent.

A straightforward listed-building consent application typically takes around eight to twelve weeks once submitted. Pre-application discussions, surveys and more complex or Grade I cases can extend that, so we build a realistic consent period into the programme from the outset.

Grade II covers the majority of listed homes and protects buildings of special interest; Grade II* and Grade I mark exceptional importance and attract closer scrutiny. The higher the grade, the more sensitive the approach — but all grades require listed-building consent for alterations.

Yes. We engage the local authority conservation officer early and, where a building's grade or significance requires it, Historic England — presenting proposals that show how the home's character is preserved. Early dialogue is the surest route to consent.

Yes. Heritage architecture, interior design and construction are delivered under one roof, so listed-building consent, specialist restoration trades and discreetly integrated modern services are coordinated as a single programme.