Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:32:11 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132561#Comment_132561 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132561#Comment_132561 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:37:40 +0000 Triassic
Has anyone come across similar requests and is it likley to be a requirment of the planning application? If I had to do a report is it difficult to get the information?]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132575#Comment_132575 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132575#Comment_132575 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:52:36 +0000 borpin https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132582#Comment_132582 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132582#Comment_132582 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:22:14 +0000 tony https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132585#Comment_132585 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132585#Comment_132585 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:59:12 +0000 Spike
http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1514132.pdf

Policy HE6.1 requires applicants to "describe the significance of the heritage asset" and I don't see how you can do this without knowing the history.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132586#Comment_132586 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132586#Comment_132586 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:03:23 +0000 seascape https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132589#Comment_132589 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132589#Comment_132589 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:07:01 +0000 Joiner
YOU don't need a detailed history of the building unless he blocks what you want to do, when he'll tell you why he's opposing your plans. YOU only need a detailed history if you think he's wrong and need the evidence to prove it.

E.g. Old building, owners wanted to replace existing s/g casements (ex-Magnet 1970's type) with d/g casements in a "traditional" pattern and replace a large d/g 'picture' window with two sliding sashes. CO opposed, claiming it would detract from historic character of 18th century building. Oiginally built as a warehouse, the previous owner had knocked out to make the window openings, totally in a couple of places, partially in others (bricking up and re-making the opening - taller or wider, as the case might be). Found the documentaty evidence in the form a letter of congratulation from the council to the previous owner on having done a good job of reclaiming an old building in danger of partial demolition.

Mind you, there's a lot of satisfaction in discovering the history of an old building - IF you've got the time to do it. Which gives a clue as to why the CO is making it seem as if it's your job.

Like I said, make your proposals and challenge his opposition. If he's a clown he'll fall back on the old stand-by "likely to detract from the historic character of the building", giving the impression that he doesn't HAVE to explain himself to you Trouble is, that's when people back down instead of insisting on a rationale.

If you do feel pushed, ask to see the original citation for the Listing. If you're in a Conservation Area, then you're going to have to make a case.

Incidentally, English Heritage tend to be a lot more laid back about energy efficiency measures than individual COs. ]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132591#Comment_132591 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132591#Comment_132591 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:18:07 +0000 Joiner
It's actually not as onerous as it appears because it does say that the "case" for the historic character of the building can be part of the D&A statement, which is usually in narrative form and essentially an outline rather a detailed history and designed to show that the applicant is aware of the historic character of the building and intent on doing nothing to affect that, in fact it's an opportunity for an applicant to impress upon the planning authority that they (in this case Triassic) are the best people to do that. Detailed it does not have to be.

The fundamental requirement in terms of your proposed work is an outline of what's still there to indicate its previous functions, it's that which constitutes its "history" in conservation terms - an outline biography.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132605#Comment_132605 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=8516&Focus=132605#Comment_132605 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:34:34 +0000 Janitor
Of course, finding out some of the history will likely be a very rewarding exercise for you too ]]>