LISTED BUILDING PLANNING Consultants

Planning by Design’s team of expert listed building planning permission consultants will help you to secure the correct permissions to work on listed and historical buildings. We will help you to outline what is likely going to be deemed as acceptable, and shape your ideas to make the local planning authority more likely to accept your application. We have worked with a wide range of clients, and our talented listed building planning consultants are here to help you to reach your goals. Discover how we can save you time and money!

CONTACT OUR LISTED BUILDING PLANNING EXPERTS

At Planning By Design, we provide RTPI certified listed building planning permission consultancy services within all stages of the project, from pre-planning through to planning permission and building regulations. Your Planning By Design listed building planning permission consultants will ensure that your plans meet all standards and best practices, and ultimately guide you to success.

A local authority will take many aspects into consideration before granting listed building planning permission. They will show particular attention to the preservation of the building and its features. This should be considered prior to submitting your application for listed building planning permission. Our team of listed building planning consultants will work with you to ensure that your project plans take all aspects of the listed building planning application process into account to give you the greatest changes of success.

The application process for listed building planning permission and consent is lengthy, and there are many aspects of the application that are much different to the planning application you may submit for a regular building. We will help you to prepare the documentation needed for your application to accurately represent the current state of the listed building and your proposed changes, including; floor plans, elevations, and sections.

Why Choose Planning By Design’s Listed Building Consultancy Services?

At Planning By Design, we pride ourselves on offering consultant services that are not only aligned with sustainability and environmental standards, but also tailored to meet the unique demands of each listed building project.

There’s simply no better partner to guide you through the process of applying for listed building planning permission and help you to reach your goals.

Our team of expert listed building planning permission consultants can help to balance the needs of your listed building consent application and help you to prepare and assess listed building consent applications. We have great experience in managing and leading different projects at the same time, meaning that nothing is too great of a challenge for us

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Listed Building Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Is The Difference Between Normal Planning Permission And Listed Building Planning Permission?

The difference between normal planning permission and listed building planning permission is the purpose of the planning permission. While regular planning permission focuses on the appropriateness of the planned works for the local area, listed building planning permission specifically addresses the preservation of the building's historical character.

What Is The Main Purpose Of Listed Building Planning Permission?

The primary purpose of this application is to ensure that any alterations, extensions or demolitions to a listed building are done sympathetically and still preserve the building's historical and architectural significance.

What Do Listed Building Consent Applications Cover?

Listed building planning permission covers a wide range of work including structural changes, alterations to the internal layout, additions and removals or extensions and sometimes even extensive repair work.

Andy Chan

September 23, 2026

I approached this architectural firm after previous owner’s planning application for a dropped kerb on a classified road had been refused. Knowing the complexity of the planning process and the challenges involved, I wanted an experienced professional to assess the situation properly and prepare a strong application. From the outset, they provided a thorough planning appraisal and feasibility report, clearly explaining the planning constraints, relevant policies, and the likelihood of success. Their knowledge of highway and planning requirements was evident throughout, and they were able to identify key issues that had contributed to the previous refusal. The report was detailed, well-researched, and professionally presented, giving both me confidence that the proposal had been carefully considered. Communication was excellent throughout the process. I would highly recommend their services to anyone requiring planning.

Lucy Locket

September 10, 2026

Planning By Design are a brilliant team – I can’t praise them highly enough, both personally and for their meticulous, skilful work. I had no idea how wonderful they’d really be. I’d expected them to reproduce more or less what I’d sent (a sketch of a small piece of land, some photos, and my problem) and just put it into the necessary jargon. Boy oh boy, I couldn’t have been more wrong: it was like Mozart turning ‘Twinkle, twinkle, little star’ into a symphony. Planning By Design produced an awesome planning application that explained to the Council my problem in an excellent way, what laws support me in it, together with architectural maps and drawings. (I’m in an AONB, and didn’t want to risk possible objections & repercussions further down the line. Neighbours advised me just to go ahead without mentioning it to the Council because they’d almost certainly say no, but I’d have been living in a ticking timebomb!) Planning By Design have now sent me the Council’s thumbs up to go ahead. I’m on cloud nine. They’re a fantastic team – so professional, as well as patient and good-humoured, and know just what to do and how to do it. I’ll recommend them to anyone wanting to carry out works to their property with a peaceful mind rather than just hoping for the best!!!

Amy Ralph

August 21, 2026

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This is our first big home project and we had no clue where to start, or of the process. PBD helped us from the beginning to do the neccessary checks that what we wanted to do was possible, did our drawings and plans for us, and even did the application to the council which went on to get accepted first time. The whole process was made to feel 'smooth' and took all stress away from us, knowing that all steps were being undertaken in the right way which was what ultimately led to our application getting accepted so quickly as they did everything to the correct requirements of our council. We would not hesitate to recommend on to others, and if we were to do any further projects we will be sure to use again. Thank you to all involved.

Henry Agbebo

August 13, 2026

I am very pleased with the professional service I received from Planning By Design. They managed my dropped kerb planning application efficiently and kept me informed throughout the process. Their knowledge, guidance and attention to detail made everything straightforward and stress-free. Most importantly, my application was approved. I would happily recommend Planning By Design to anyone seeking reliable and professional planning support.