conservation _
old buildings
deserve careful hands.
on a listed building, every decision gets looked at twice, by planners, by conservation officers, and by the building itself. our job is to make old fabric and modern life get along: keep what matters, change what doesn't, and be able to explain the difference.
we handle listed building consent alongside the planning application, write the heritage statements, and talk to the conservation officer ourselves, usually before anything is formally submitted. it saves everyone surprises later.
what we deliver _
listed building consent
applications and supporting heritage statements for listed properties of all grades.
conservation area proposals
extensions and alterations that sit comfortably in their surroundings.
heritage-led renovation
bringing older houses up to date without stripping out their character.
conservation officer liaison
we keep the conversation with the council going so proposals don't stall.
case studies _
projects in this sector
listed buildings on kirkgate · ripon
lead architect and planning coordinator for a parade of Grade II listed buildings beneath Ripon Cathedral.
the oak-framed farmhouse · lincolnshire
a sensitive oak-framed extension to a traditional rendered farmhouse in north Lincolnshire.
"i can see there was a tremendous amount of work and thinking gone into this… it's just lovely. thank you so much for taking the time to take care of this with pride."
gurdeepcommon questions _
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes. Listed buildings and heritage properties are a core part of what we do, including preparing and managing listed building consent applications.
Do I need listed building consent as well as planning permission?
Usually yes. Most alterations to a listed building need listed building consent, and often planning permission too. We handle both applications and liaise with the local conservation officer on your behalf.
Can you work on a property in a conservation area?
Yes. We are experienced with the tighter controls a conservation area brings and design with them in mind from the first sketch, which smooths the route through planning.
Which areas do you cover?
We work on conservation and heritage projects across Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, including Ripon and Harrogate, and Lincolnshire.
have a heritage project
in mind?
tell us what you're planning and one of us will get back to you within two working days.