Heritage Statements in Lancaster
Heritage impact assessments and statements of heritage significance
We regularly provide consulting services to architects, planning consultants, and homeowners to support proposed changes to listed buildings, non-designated heritage assets (NDHA's) and buildings within conservation areas. We have experience working with Grade I, Grade II* and many Grade II listed buildings across England, from our Lancashire base to as far afield as Carlisle, Scarborough and Devon.
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The 'Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act' 1990 states that it is an offence to undertake works that may affect the special interest of a designated heritage asset, whether that be works to the asset itself or within its setting. The National Planning Policy Framework requires that those seeking consent for such works should describe the significance of any affected heritage assets and any impacts to heritage interest that may arise.
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A heritage statement is required for the following:
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- Proposals that may affect the heritage significance of a listed building
- Proposals that may affect the heritage significance of a conservation area
- Proposals that may affect the heritage interest of an NDHA
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We can also assist with:
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- Regularising unauthorised alterations
- Delisting a listed building
- Historic building recording
- Listed building consent applications
- Appeals - written representations [heritage chapters]
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