Rust to riches – industrial revolutions
Old and new revolutions The soot-stained mills and whirring factories that once defined the British landscape […]
Rust to riches – investing in brownfield industrial heritage sites
Why is there such an emphasis on heritage protection? England’s industrial heritage, encompassing the 18th and […]
Redevelopment opportunities
As a developer, pursuing sites with heritage sensitivities requires a proactive approach from the very start. […]
Heritage planning for historic property owners – kitchens, bathrooms and internal layouts
Extend the kitchen or create space for a new bathroom Good design requires the retention of […]
Historic property owners – do you need to alter external features?
Need to change doors and windows, new rooflights or dormers? Upgrading or replacing doors and windows […]
Historic property owners – why is setting important?
Thinking about new build within or adjacent to historic settings? Those deciding your planning application will […]
Historic property owners – understanding the importance of curtilage
What is curtilage and why is it important? It is important because, generally, applicants cannot build […]
Historic property owners – considering demolition or adjacent new build?
Partial Demolition Before deciding which features to retain and remove, begin with a thorough assessment of […]
The Crooked House pub – its heritage and community value
A little history The Crooked House was located in Himley, in the Black Country region of […]
Heritage planning for historic property owners – repairs
What permissions are needed? I’m sometimes asked to provide a brief rather than full assessment as […]