Fast, accurate heritage statements and listed building advice
If you are planning works to a listed building, thinking of buying one, or preparing proposals that affect a heritage asset, you need clear and reliable heritage advice.
We provide concise, planning-ready heritage statements and practical one-to-one advice for listed building owners, purchasers, architects and applicants.
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If you are applying for listed building consent, you will usually need a heritage statement explaining the significance of the building and assessing how the proposed works may affect that significance.
Recept prepares clear, proportionate and planning-ready heritage statements for listed building owners, purchasers, architects and applicants.
Our heritage statements:
explain the significance of the building and its setting in clear terms;
describe the proposals and the reasons for them;
assess the likely effect of the works on significance; and
provide a concise document to support listed building consent and related applications.
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If you are considering works to a listed building and want to confirm whether listed building consent is needed, a certificate of lawful proposed works can sometimes provide clarity before work begins.
Recept can advise whether this route is likely to be appropriate and prepare a focused heritage statement to support the application.
Our role is to help present a clear and practical case explaining why the proposed works would not affect the building’s special architectural or historic interest.
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If your site is in a conservation area, affects the setting of a listed building, or may affect another heritage asset, you may need a heritage statement even if your own building is not listed.
Recept prepares clear and proportionate heritage statements for extensions, alterations, new-build development and changes of use affecting heritage assets and their settings.
Our role is to identify the relevant heritage context, assess likely impact, and provide a concise statement suitable for planning applications and related submissions.
Request a quote for a conservation area or setting statement
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If you own a listed building, are thinking of buying one, or are unsure what permissions may be needed, a short one-to-one video consultation can be a useful first step.
Recept provides practical advice on likely constraints, realistic options for change, and the next steps within the listed building consent and planning process.
This service is designed to give you clear, plain-English advice before you commit to applications, design fees or building works.
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.