Older & Character Homes
Older homes have character worth keeping, but they also need to work for modern life. Whether you are planning changes to a period property, a home in a conservation area or a listed building, it helps to understand the constraints before drawing up a design. Here you will find practical guidance on planning permission, listed building consent and the choices that can help new work sit comfortably alongside original details. The aim is not to make every older home look the same. It is to understand what makes yours special, identify what can change and plan alterations with care. Explore our guides before taking the next step with your home.
Do you need planning permission in a conservation area?
Living in a conservation area does not mean every change needs planning permission, but some permitted-development rights are more restricted and local Article 4…
Listed building consent: when do you need it?
Listed building consent is required in England where proposed demolition, alteration or extension would affect the character of a listed building as a building…
