Heritage Statements
Many planning applications and appeals involve Heritage Statements to ensure the development does not have an unacceptable impact on a heritage asset. Our team have experience with a variety of developments involving Heritage Statements and may assist with these reports as part of our professional planning work.
We review Heritage Statement enquires on a case by case basis to ensure the client receives the service they require.
What is a Heritage Asset?
National planning policy defines a heritage asset as a "building, monument, site, place, area or landscape identified as having a degree of significance meriting consideration in planning decisions, because of its heritage interest."
The most common Heritage Assets considered in planning applications and appeals are Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas.
Where a planning application involves a Heritage Asset, or is in the setting of one (the surrounding area), this will be a key consideration within a planning application or appeal.
The significance, context, and impact on the Heritage Asset must be considered within the submission to ensure the historic environment is conserved or enhanced.
