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HERITAGE STATEMENT
FOR PLANNING & CONSENT
If you are planning works to a listed building, conservation area property, or non-designated heritage asset, you may require a heritage statement for planning. We provide clear, evidence-based heritage statements and heritage impact assessments to support successful applications.
As experienced heritage house surveyors, we assess significance, evaluate proposed changes, and produce compliant reports that satisfy Local Planning Authority requirements. From Liverpool and Manchester to projects across England & Wales, we help you protect historic significance while moving your plans forward with confidence.
A heritage statement, sometimes referred to as a heritage impact assessment, is a professional report submitted as part of a planning or listed building consent application. It explains the significance of a heritage asset and assesses how proposed works may affect that significance.
Local Planning Authorities require a heritage statement for planning to ensure that development preserves or enhances listed buildings, conservation areas and other designated or non-designated heritage assets in accordance with national and local policy.
A typical heritage statement will include:
●Historical Context: An overview of the building’s history, architectural development and wider setting.
●Assessment of Significance: An evaluation of architectural, historical, evidential and communal value.
●Condition Overview: A summary of the building’s current state, including previous alterations that may affect its character.
●Impact Assessment: A clear explanation of how the proposed works will affect the building’s significance and setting.
●Justification and Recommendations: Professional reasoning to support the proposals, including mitigation measures where required.Where necessary, we can also provide Historic Building Recording (Levels 1-4) to satisfy planning conditions and discharge requirements efficiently.
HERITAGE STATEMENTS FOR LISTED BUILDING CONSENT
If your property is Grade I, Grade II*, or Grade II listed, you will likely require Listed Building Consent before undertaking alterations that affect its character.
We prepare detailed heritage impact assessments that:
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Assess architectural and historic significance
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Evaluate the effect of internal and external alterations
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Justify design proposals
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Align with the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
Our in-house expertise in planning, conservation, and building regulations ensures your proposal remains both compliant and practical.
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT AND PLANNING PERMISSION
We utilise our in-house team’s expertise in the latest building regulations and planning matters to help you overcome building restrictions and remain compliant.
HISTORIC BUILDING SURVEYS
We offer detailed reporting of the property’s condition, whether you’re buying a historic house, conducting a restoration or require advice for repairs and maintenance.
DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
As specialists in restoration and adaptation, AMS SURVEYS will enhance your project every step of the way, the ideal support when managing building work in historic homes, schools, and other monumental buildings.
Our practice is based in Liverpool, which we think is iconic given that Liverpool has the most listed buildings outside of London. This gives us a wealth of experience, drawing on our heritage as expert custodians of building conservation to offer our clients the well-informed reporting they require.
HERITAGE SURVEYS AND HISTORIC BUILDING REPORTING
In addition to heritage statements, we also provide historic building surveys and conservation-led inspections to support purchase, repair and restoration projects.
WHY HERITAGE SURVEYS ARE IMPORTANT
Heritage surveys protect the significance of historic buildings, support informed planning decisions and ensure responsible long-term heritage conservation. By clearly identifying what makes a building important, they provide the evidence needed to guide appropriate change.
PRESERVING CULTURAL AND HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
A heritage survey identifies the architectural, historical and cultural elements that contribute to a building’s character. This ensures that repairs, alterations or development proposals respect and retain features of importance, protecting the asset for future generations.
SUPPORTING PLANNING & CONSERVATION
Local Planning Authorities rely on well-prepared heritage impact assessments to assess applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas. A robust, evidence-based survey strengthens planning submissions and helps ensure works are both compliant and conservation-led.
WHY CHOOSE AMS SURVEYS FOR YOUR HERITAGE STATEMENT?
Based in Liverpool, with extensive experience advising on listed and conservation properties across England & Wales, we combine conservation sensitivity with technical expertise.
As RICS Chartered Building Surveyors and CABE-registered professionals, we deliver clear, compliant and commercially practical heritage impact assessments.
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We believe transparency builds trust. When you request a quote, we are happy to provide a heritage statement example so you can review the structure, depth and clarity of our reporting.
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If you require a heritage statement for planning, listed building consent, or conservation advice, we are here to help.
Contact AMS Surveys today to discuss your project and obtain a clear, compliant and professionally prepared heritage impact assessment.