At GO Architecture we enjoy in engaging with buildings that hold historical or heritage significance, as well as those with listed status.
There can often be a different approach to designing additions and extensions that complement the building’s unique character, and specifying improvements that are sympathetic to the original fabric. To utilise traditional materials and building techniques to bring back to life or rejuvenate elements of a building can be a complex task.
GO Architecture can help provide guidance on the different options and the recommended best approach and advise on the legislation to meet and the statutory approvals required for development on a listed building. If you would like to know more about our services or book a consultation then please get in touch today.
Helping with Planning Approval for Listed Buildings
Carefully setting out the alterations and the remedial works that are to be carried out is essential for the heritage and conservation officer to review the proposals of the application.
This may consist of essential work to the existing structure which would either bring parts of it back into service, or essential work that once carried out would ensure the building fabric is continually preserved, prolonging its life.
In most cases any works to a listed building will require consent. Seeking planning approval and listed building consent requires a more extensive provision of supporting documents compared to a standard planning application for a non-listed building.
How can we help?
We have experience of working with listed buildings and as design and construction professionals, can guide you through the process of obtaining listed building consent by completing the necessary applications and liaising with the planning department and the conservation officer.
To enhance the likelihood of a favourable outcome, thorough investigation and documentation of the historical importance of the property must be conducted from the very beginning. This information can then be compiled into a Heritage Statement to support the application.
Once the statutory approvals have been obtained we can help you navigate through the requirements of building control and provide the technical information required to achieve building control plan check approval.
Renovating and updating a listed building using traditional techniques can be expensive, as some of these methods are becoming less common. However, unless they involve highly specialised tasks like thatching or intricate ironwork, these methods may not cost more than standard construction methods.
Our Latest Listed and Period Building Projects
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