Heritage statements & impact assessment
A heritage statement sets out what makes a place significant and how your proposals affect that significance. We prepare proportionate, well-evidenced statements and heritage impact assessments that give planning authorities what national policy asks for.
When you might need it
- Applications affecting listed buildings or their settings
- Development in conservation areas
- Sites near scheduled monuments or registered parks
- Any application where the local authority requests one
What we deliver
- Statement of significance grounded in the historic record
- Assessment of the impact of your proposals
- Justification and, where needed, mitigation options
- A document structured for planning validation and determination
Common questions
When is a heritage statement required?
National policy requires one for any application affecting a heritage asset, proportionate to the asset's importance. Most authorities list it as a validation requirement for listed building and conservation area applications.
Who should write it?
It should be prepared by someone with suitable expertise. As a CIfA Registered Organisation, our statements are prepared and checked by accredited professionals.
How much does a heritage statement cost?
Cost depends on the asset, the evidence available and the complexity of the proposals. Send us your site and drawings and we will give you a fixed quotation.
Available across: North Yorkshire, York, East Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Teesside & County Durham, Lincolnshire, Northern England
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