HERITAGE STATEMENTS
Expert Heritage
Statements for
Meaningful Places
Specialist support for listed buildings, conservation areas and heritage-sensitive planning applications.
Specialist heritage expertise
Knowledge of historic buildings, heritage context and planning policy.
Clear, robust advice
Evidence-based, practical and focused on the planning case.
Trusted project support
A collaborative approach with homeowners, developers and design teams.
Positive outcomes for heritage
Sensitive proposals that respect the past while enabling appropriate change.
WHAT IS A HERITAGE STATEMENT?
What is a
Heritage Statement?
A Heritage Statement is a concise, evidence-based document that explains the significance of a historic building, place or setting and assesses the impact of proposed changes.
It supports planning and listed-building-consent applications by demonstrating an understanding of the asset’s heritage value and explaining how the proposal responds to it.
ROOTED IN CONTEXT
Helping you make well-informed decisions that respect heritage and enable change.
COMMON PROJECT TYPES
Common scenarios we support
We prepare Heritage Statements for a wide range of projects, from sensitive alterations to major redevelopment schemes.
Listed Buildings
Heritage Statements for listed buildings, from small alterations to substantial redevelopment.
Conservation Areas
Assessing impact within conservation areas and supporting sensitive, contextual design.
Heritage Impact Assessments
Assessing heritage significance and the potential impact of proposals.
Planning Support
Clear, robust evidence to support planning and listed-building-consent applications.
OUR PROCESS
A clear and collaborative approach
We guide you through the process with clear advice at every stage, keeping the heritage case connected to the planning and design strategy.
01
Initial discussion
We learn about your project, property and goals.
02
Research & assessment
We analyse the heritage significance, context and proposed changes.
03
Heritage Statement
We prepare a clear, well-evidenced document tailored to your application.
04
Ongoing support
We remain available to support the submission and respond to planning queries.
“Studio Charrette prepared a Heritage Statement for our listed home. Their advice was clear, thorough and incredibly helpful throughout the planning process. We felt in very safe hands.”
PRIVATE CLIENT — LISTED BUILDING, OXFORDSHIRE
WHY CHOOSE STUDIO CHARRETTE
Heritage expertise.
A more considered future.
We combine specialist planning knowledge with a practical, design-led approach to help you navigate heritage constraints with confidence.
- Specialist knowledge of historic buildings, places and planning policy
- Design-led approach to heritage and appropriate change
- Tailored, site-specific advice rather than generic reporting
- Supportive collaboration with homeowners, architects and project teams
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions answered
A Heritage Statement may be required when a proposal affects a listed building, conservation area, scheduled monument, locally listed asset or the setting of a heritage asset. Local validation requirements can vary.
A Heritage Statement explains significance and the planning context, while a Heritage Impact Assessment focuses more specifically on how a proposal may affect that significance. The required format depends on the project and local authority.
Yes. Heritage work can support homeowners, developers, architects and other project teams dealing with listed buildings or heritage-sensitive sites.
Timescales depend on the complexity of the asset, the availability of historic information and the nature of the proposal.
Usually the property address, existing and proposed drawings, photographs, planning history and any relevant correspondence or heritage documentation.
Discuss your project
Get expert advice on your heritage project.