Heritage Statements for Planning Applications
A Heritage Statement is a specialist planning document that assesses the potential impact of a proposed development on heritage assets and their significance.
Heritage assets can include:
- Listed buildings
- Conservation areas
- Scheduled monuments
- Registered parks and gardens
- Historic landscapes
- Archaeological remains
- Locally listed buildings
- Other designated and non-designated heritage assets
The purpose of a Heritage Statement is to identify and evaluate the heritage significance of a site, building, or landscape, assess how a proposed development may affect that significance, and demonstrate how heritage considerations have influenced the design and planning process.
Prepared in support of planning applications, Heritage Statements provide local planning authorities, conservation officers, and archaeological advisors with the information needed to understand the heritage implications of a proposal and determine its acceptability.
A well-prepared Heritage Statement is clear, proportionate, evidence-based, and tailored specifically to the site. Rather than simply repeating planning policy, it explains the heritage value of the asset, assesses potential impacts, and presents a reasoned justification for the proposed works.
At AS Archaeology & Heritage Services , we prepare high-quality Heritage Statements for homeowners, architects, planning consultants, developers, landowners, and commercial clients.
Our reports are designed to:
- Support planning and listed building consent applications
- Assess the significance of heritage assets
- Identify potential heritage constraints and opportunities
- Demonstrate compliance with national and local planning policy
- Help achieve positive and sustainable development outcomes
With extensive experience in archaeology, historic buildings, and heritage planning, we provide clear, practical advice and professionally prepared reports that help clients navigate the planning process with confidence.
Contact today for a no-obligation discussion about your project and how a Heritage Statement can support your planning application.