Introduction to Building Recording (HBR)
A Historic Building Recording (HBR) is a detailed survey aimed at documenting a historic building through a combination of drawings, photographs and written records.
The process follows the criteria set out by Historic England, which outlines four levels of recording detail, from Level 1 to Level 4.
Before commencing any development or restoration work on a historic building, the planning authority may require the completion of a programme of building recording. This can be a condition of the planning application and/or Listed Building Consent Application. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that the building is thoroughly recorded in sufficient detail before any alterations or changes are made..
For more information please click on the link to the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) Standard and guidance for CIfAS&GBuildings_3.pdf (archaeologists.net)
To view an example please click on the report below
