Heritage Statements
Fixed Price Heritage Statements For Planning Applications & Listed Building Consent. Evidence-Based Reports. Assess Heritage Significance, Proposed Changes & Impact. From Only £895 + VAT.
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- Heritage and site context.
- A full review of local and national planning policy.
- Heritage assessment.
- Impact assessment.
How it works
We prepare a structured heritage report to support your planning application. The report includes:
- An assessment of the building’s listing status and heritage significance
- A review of relevant national and local planning policies
- An assessment of the impact of the proposed works, together with a heritage justification
The completed report is provided as an editable Word document, allowing you to review and amend it as needed.
When to use this service
Heritage statements are usually needed when someone wants to carry out building work or development that could affect a historic building, a conservation area, or another heritage asset.
You may need one in these situations:
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Listed buildings — when applying for listed building consent to alter, extend or demolish a listed building, or to carry out work affecting its special architectural or historic character.
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Conservation areas — when applying for planning permission for development that could affect the area’s character or appearance.
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Development near a historic site — where a proposal could affect the setting of a listed building, historic park, scheduled monument or other heritage asset.
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Demolition or major alterations — where the planning authority needs to understand the significance of the building and the impact of the proposed work.
The type of statements we provide
We provide Heritage Statements for a broad range of residential, commercial and specialist projects, tailored to the nature and scope of the proposed works.
Our services cover:
- House Extensions and Alterations
- Loft Conversions
- Replacement Windows and Doors
- Non-Structural Internal Alterations
- Minor Repairs to Listed Buildings
- Minor Shopfront Alterations
- Advertisement Consent Applications
- Minor Changes of Use
- Retrospective Applications for Minor Alterations
- Minor Works within Conservation Areas
- Kitchen and Bathroom Refurbishments
- Internal Partition Wall Alterations
Each Heritage Statement is prepared to reflect the specific requirements of your project, helping to explain the significance of the heritage asset, assess the potential impact of the proposed works, and provide supporting justification for your planning application or listed building consent application.
Editable Formatted Heritage Statements.
Let us prepare your Heritage Statement so you can focus on your project.
Application-ready documentation
Our services will provide to you a document you can fold into your planning application, saving you valuable time and energy.
Heritage and site context.
We'll provide you with a full overview of your site, giving you the confidence that's needed to assess your project's viability.
Local and national planning policy.
Our report stops you from spending hours trawling through local and national planning policy documents. We will highlight the important information for you.
Impact assessments.
We'll provide an assessment of your proposed works, an overview of the impact on heritage significance at the site and a justification for your proposals.
Our process, step-by-step.
Consultation
We will complete a consultation with you to understand your project.
Project Review.
We review your project against the heritage context, relevant designations and planning policy.
Report Preparation.
We will draft your statement and complete quality assurance.
Delivery
Your report will be delivered to you as an editable word document.
The Red Box Advantage
Calibrated Equipment
Professional-grade instruments maintained and calibrated for accurate, defensible results.
Expert Surveyors
90+ years combined experience. CSCS certified, fully insured and professionally qualified.
Fast Turnaround
Most surveys completed and delivered within 5-10 working days. Rush options available.
Fixed Pricing
Clear quotes upfront with no hidden fees. You know exactly what you pay before we start.
Fully Accredited
SSIP, CHAS, CSCS certified. Members of The Survey Association with full professional insurance.
UK-Wide Coverage
Nationwide service from our head office in Cheshire with satellite offices across the UK.
Why Choose Red Box Surveys
90+ Years Combined Experience
Our senior management team has over 90 years of surveying experience between them.
Nationwide Coverage
With satellite offices across the UK, we deliver efficient, cost-effective services wherever your project is located.
Latest Technology
We use advanced 3D laser scanning, GPS and GPR equipment to deliver precise, reliable data every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Heritage Statement is a report that explains the historical and architectural significance of a building or site and assesses how proposed works may affect its heritage value. It supports planning applications and listed building consent by demonstrating how the proposals comply with relevant planning policies.
We typically provide your Heritage Statement within 3–4 working days, depending on the complexity of the project and the information provided.
A planning-ready Heritage Statement in an editable Word format (.docx), including a site and designation overview, relevant legislation and planning policies, a high-level assessment of heritage significance, and an analysis of key constraints and setting. The assessment is based on publicly available information and does not involve site investigations.
We will provide you with a fixed price quote. If you decide to instruct us, that price will remain fixed irrespective of what work we complete for you.
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