Many owners or prospective purchasers of Listed Buildings believe they can’t alter or extend the property. Many people mistakenly think that development in a Conservation Area or involving a Listed Building may be difficult and costly, which is often not the case.

Internal alterations to Listed Buildings do not always require consent. The key is to respect the historic environment. Sensitive design and the careful use of materials can produce excellent results, and support from the conservation professionals.

Giving planning advice on conservation issues and Listed Buildings is a specialism of our consultancy. With over thirty years experience in this area of planning, we are experts in the field. Tony’s experience includes chairing the Stokesley Conservation Area Advisory Committee and advising on the re-survey of all listed buildings in North Yorkshire.

Our practice is based in Netherwitton Mill a stone built Georgian Grade II listed textile mill, rather untypically located in the heart of a small Northumbrian village. Working with skilled architects and landscape architects, we are accustomed to negotiating with bodies such as English Heritage and local authority conservation officers.

Our aim is to engage with these agencies in the early stages of the design process and use their expertise and consequential good will to ensure a smooth progression through the planning system.