Heritage statements and expert advice for listed buildings
Clear guidance for owners, purchasers and architects dealing with listed buildings and conservation areas.
The proportionate help you need, from video advice to higher-touch heritage statements for more sensitive projects.
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For owners, purchasers and architects who want an early view before commissioning a heritage statement or design work.
A fixed-fee video consultation to identify the main heritage issues, likely consents and sensible next steps.
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For minor or lower-impact proposals where a concise desk-based heritage statement is likely to be enough.
A proportionate written statement focused on the building, the proposal and the likely consent route.
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For projects needing a fuller heritage statement with more developed assessment of significance and impact.
A proportionate written statement where a concise Level 1 approach is unlikely to be enough.
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For listed-building and conservation-area proposals needing more detailed heritage input and a higher-touch approach.
A fuller heritage statement for more sensitive projects, with closer consideration of significance, impact and likely scrutiny.
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For projects that do not fit neatly into a standard statement level, or where tailored heritage input is needed first.
Specialist advice scoped around the building, the proposal and the specific issue you need to resolve.
A heritage statement explains the significance of a listed building or other heritage asset and assesses how proposed works may affect that significance. It is commonly needed for listed building consent and for other applications affecting heritage assets.
About Recept Heritage
Recept Heritage is led by Peter Clarke, whose background combines senior real-estate experience with hands-on involvement in complex listed-building projects, including the conversion of what is now L’Oscar London. He also owns and lives in a listed building, so understands both the formal heritage framework and the practical concerns of owners, purchasers and architects.
Moss Cottage, Cheshire
Early video advice on proposals affecting a curtilage outbuilding at a Grade II listed cottage, helping the owners understand the heritage issues and the stronger case for a repair-led approach.
Client Testimonial
We were initially keen on wholesale uPVC replacement for our listed windows. Recept explained clearly why that approach would not work and helped us focus on realistic repair-led options instead.”
Private client, Hertfordshire farmhouse
Recent examples
A selection of recent instructions across early heritage advice, residential heritage statements and commercial listed-building work.
Romany Cottage, Sandsend
Heritage statement supporting listed building consent for internal alterations, services upgrades and works to ancillary structures at a Grade II listed cottage in the Sandsend Conservation Area.
Cardamom Building, Shad Thames
Commercial heritage statement for internal basement alterations at a Grade II listed warehouse building in Shad Thames, designed around reversibility and protection of significant historic fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In many cases, yes. Local planning authorities commonly expect a heritage statement with listed building consent applications, and often with planning applications affecting listed buildings, their setting or conservation areas.
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That depends on the building, the proposals and the level of research required. Straightforward householder cases are often a mid‑hundreds professional exercise, with more complex or sensitive schemes requiring more detailed work.
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Sometimes, yes. The real question is whether the proposal can be designed in a way that respects the building’s significance, and listed building consent is often required.
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Sometimes, but not as a blanket rule. The answer depends on the significance of the existing windows, the proposed units, and the likely impact on the building’s character.
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ItYes. Early heritage advice often saves time and cost by clarifying what is likely to be acceptable before drawings and applications are finalised.
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