Historic places need protection and maintenance for their full potential to be realised. In-house conservation advice is essential to making good decisions.
Historic assets are irreplaceable and therefore given legal protection. The historic environment is also a key consideration in the planning process. 92% of people think it is important to preserve historic features where possible when improving villages, towns and cities.
But change is inevitable, whether it be from new development, differing agricultural regimes or coastal erosion.
Managing change effectively means understanding the significance of historic landscapes, buildings and buried archaeology. Early assessment is an important part of the planning process.
Historic property needs maintenance to retain its value and secure its long-term future. Each region keeps a list of buildings at risk. Local authorities have statutory powers to ensure that owners undertake repairs.
Managing & Protecting guidance can be accessed via the site navigation.
